Crust (film)
2023 German short film
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Crust (German: Kruste) is a 2023 German short film written and directed by Jens Kevin Georg. The 26-minute film about familial expectations has been awarded in various international film festivals, including Odense International Film Festival[1] and Indy Shorts International Film Festival. The film also received a Silver[2] Student Academy Award[3] at the 2024 Student Academy Award Ceremony. It was shortlisted for the Best Live Action Short Film category at the 97th Academy Awards.[4]
- Fritzie Benesch
- Charlotte Jülide Hansen
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| German | Kruste |
| Directed by | Jens Kevin Georg |
| Written by | Jens Kevin Georg |
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Running time | 26 minutes |
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| Language | German |
Plot
12-year-old Fabi feels compelled to prove himself as a true member of his family by acquiring his first scar—a rite of passage upheld by his father and grandfather. Fabi's younger sister, Bea, has already met this expectation, intensifying his sense of urgency and inadequacy.
Release
Since its release, the film has been selected in various festivals around the world:
| Year | Festivals | Awards | Status |
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| 2024 | Student Academy Award | Silver Award for Best Narrative[5] | Won |
| Odense International Film Festival | Best International Short Award[6] | Won | |
| Indy Shorts International Film Festival | Best Narrative Prize[7] | Won | |
| Izmir Short Film Festival | International Competition[8] | Won | |
| Bolton International Film Festival | Best Short Film[9] | Nominated | |
| Dallas International Film Festival | Best Student Short[10] | Won |