2025 Oscar Nominated Short Films: Animation

This stunning collection includes five different films from all around the world. From Japan, "Magic Candies" tells the story of a child's daily life and his adventures with magical candies. "Under the Cypress Tree" from Iran, explores a child's relationship with his family and society, particularly his relationship with nature and the environment. The film "Yuck!" from France offers a fun perspective on children's picky eating. "Wander to Wonder", a joint production from the Netherlands, Belgium, and France, depicts the journeys and discoveries in a young girl's life. Lastly, the film "Beautiful Men" focuses on society's beauty standards and how men cope with these standards. The films provide audiences with a variety of emotions and experiences - some are funny, some are thought-provoking, some are emotional. Each film reflects its country's culture and social issues.

The films received generally quite positive reactions from viewers. Audiences praised the drawing styles, stories, and messages of the films. The films explore universal themes that attract both adults and children.

The films were shot in each of their respective countries. "Magic Candies" was shot in Japan, "Under the Cypress Tree" in Iran, "Yuck!" in France, "Wander to Wonder" in the Netherlands, Belgium, and France, and "Beautiful Men" in Belgium, France, and the Netherlands.