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| Directed by | Nicolas Keppens |
| Written by | Nicolas Keppens |
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| Cinematography | Maxim Hectors |
| Music by | Nicolas Snyder |
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| Distributed by | Miyu Distribution |
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| Running time | 19 minutes |
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| Languages | Dutch, Turkish |
Beautiful Men is a 2023 Belgian-French-Dutch animated short film written and directed by Nicolas Keppens. On January 23rd 2025, the film was nominated to the 97th Academy Awards in the Best Animated Short Film category.
Plot
Three brothers travel to Turkey in view of their hair transplantations. The film unfolds the brothers' insecurities and dynamics as the day of the transplant approaches, putting to the test their own brotherhood.
Release
Since its release, the film has been selected in various festivals around the world:
| Year | Festivals | Award/Category | Status |
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| 2024 | Annecy International Animation Film Festival | Alexeïeff – Parker Award | Won |
| Ottawa International Animation Festival | Best Narrative Short | Won | |
| Aspen ShortsFest | Best Animation | Won | |
| Animation Is Film Festival | Award Winning Short Films | Nominated | |
| Hamptons International Film Festival | Best Narrative Short Film Special Mention | Won | |
| Anima Brussels Festival | National Short Film Competition | Nominated | |
| 2025 | Animation First Festival | Best Francophone Short | Won |
| 97th Academy Awards | Best Animated Short Film | Nominated |
Accolades
The 19-minutes animated film about brotherhood and insecurities has been showcased and rewarded in various international film festivals, including the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, Ottawa International Animation Festival and Animation Is Film Festival in Los Angeles. It was nominated for the Best Animated Short Film category at the 97th Academy Awards.
References
- ^ "The 97th Academy Awards | 2025". www.oscars.org. 2025-01-23. Retrieved 2025-01-24.
- Lang, Jamie (2024-06-15). "'Memoir of a Snail,' 'Flow' Split Feature Honors at Annecy, 'Percebes' Wins Best Short". Variety. Retrieved 2024-10-18.
- Zahed, Ramin (2024-09-28). "'Flow' and 'La Voix des Sirènes' Swim Home with Ottawa Intl. Animation Festival's Top Prizes". Retrieved 2024-10-18.
- ^ Milligan, Mercedes (2025-01-27). "Animation First Announces Short Film Competition Winners". Animation Magazine. Retrieved 2025-01-28.
- Taylor, Drew (2024-09-26). "Animation Is Film Festival Includes 'The Day the Earth Blew Up' Screening, 'Moana 2' Panel". TheWrap. Retrieved 2024-10-18.
- "'Armand' Wins Top Award at Hamptons Film Festival: Full List". Yahoo News. 2024-10-15. Retrieved 2024-10-18.
- Milligan, Mercedes (2023-12-11). "172 Shorts Selected for Anima Brussels Festival". Retrieved 2024-10-18.
- "Animation film category Short Films – Competition: Official: Beautiful Men | Annecy Festival". www.annecyfestival.com. Retrieved 2024-10-18.
- Amidi, Amid (2024-09-30). "'Flow,' 'La Voix Des Sirènes' Win Top Awards At Ottawa International Animation Festival". Cartoon Brew. Retrieved 2024-10-18.
- Zahed, Ramin (2024-10-14). "Making Cinematic Memories at L.A.'s Animation Is Film Festival". Retrieved 2024-10-18.
External links
- Official Trailer on YouTube.
- Beautiful Men at IMDb
- Beautiful Men on Unifrance.