Vita Nova

Germany, Ukraine - 2024

Director:

Dmytro Zavora

Writer:

Josef Reding

Producer:

Dmytro Zavora

Type:

Animation, Short, Web / New Media

Country:

Germany, Ukraine

Year:

2024

Language:

English

Runtime:

00:07:20

Synopsis:

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"Vita Nova," a short film by Dmytro Zavora, is a moving animated drama based on a story by German author Josef Reding. Set in post-war Germany, the film follows a man who visits a pharmacy with the intent to buy poison to end his life. As he stands at the counter, his indecision leads him to reflect on his circumstances and the potential reasons to continue living. Through this 7-minute narrative, the film explores themes of despair, resilience, and the search for hope amid adversity

Awards:

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Touchstone Independent Film Festival
Best Animation Short
United States
Touchstone Independent Film Festival
Best Original Score
United States
South Film and Arts Academy Festival
Best Screenplay Short Film
Chile
South Film and Arts Academy Festival
Best War Shortfilm
Chile
Robinson Film Awards Winner
Rome
Best Animation Short
Italy
HIIFF - Heart International Italian Film Festival
July 16, 2024
Best Foreign Animation Shortfilm
Italy
Anthology Film Festival
Los Angeles
September 28, 2024
Official Selection
United States
International Motion Picture Awards
Best Animated Short Film
Canada
San Benedetto Film Festival
San Benedetto
Finalist at Film di Animazione
Italy

2025 - Animation

Vita Nova

Dmytro Zavora

Germany, Ukraine - 2024

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