Genius Loci (film)

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Genius Loci is a 2020 French animated short film by Adrien Merigeau. [1] [2] [3]

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Summary

Renee, a young loner, sees a mythical oneness beneath the urban chaos one night. [4]

Accolades

In 2021, it was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film. [5] [6]

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References

  1. "Adrien Mérigeau's 'Genius Loci' Takes GLAS 2020 Grand Prix and FXX Elevation Award". Animation World Network. Retrieved 2023-08-01.
  2. GLAS Awards 2020 Grand Prix to 'Genius Loci'|Animation Magazine
  3. "Audi Short Film Award for "Genius Loci"". Audi MediaCenter. Retrieved 2023-08-01.
  4. "GENIUS LOCI". europeanfilmawards.eu. Retrieved 2023-08-01.
  5. "2021 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences". Oscars.org. Retrieved 2023-08-01.
  6. "If Anything Happens I Love You" Wins Best Animated Short Film | 93rd Oscars , retrieved 2023-08-01