Shirin Sohani and Hossein Molayemi, Oscar winner in the category of the best short animated film, almost to the very end they were not sure if they could take part in the award ceremony. On Saturday, the couple was still waiting for a visa. In Los Angeles, the directors landed just three hours before the ceremony began. The fact that they managed to make it to the party were described as a “miracle”.
The creators of “In the Shadow of the Cypress”, awarded with an Oscar -like short film, barely made the award gala. Derived from Iran The couple had problems getting a visa. Although Shirin Sohani and Hossein Molayemi have been trying for nearly two months, they still did not have the right documents the day before the party. They were allowed to travel at the last minute. In Los Angeles, the couple landed only three hours before the start of the ceremony.
Due to the rush, the marriage did not even reach the hotel. Directors had to dress up in a public toilet in solemn costumes – describes the BBC. “It's a miracle,” he said the turmoil related to the presence of the Hossein Molayemi at the gala. – We didn't have visas yesterday. We were so disappointed. Today we are here, this is a real honor – said his wife and co -director “In the Shadow of the Cypress” Shirin Sohani.
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Hossein Molayemi and Shirin Sohani were awarded Oscar
In their painting, the couple told the story of the Iranian father, who after returning from the war struggles with the post -traumatic stress team and his daughter living with him. – We want to dedicate our film and this valuable prize to everyone who is still fighting their internal and external fights (…). We are very grateful to the Academy and everyone who supported us in this adventure, especially to our families. Thank you very much – Hossein Molayemi said in his speech.
Hossein Molaymi and Shirin Sohani won an Oscar for the best short animated filmPAP/EPA/CAROLINE Brehman
The most important Oscar this year He won the movie “Anora” Sean Baker. Baker – one of the image producers – also won in the categories: the best director, the best assembly and the best original scenario. The statuettes for the best actor and actress went to Adrien Brody and Mikey Madison. In the category of the best supporting actor, the statuette went to Kieran Culkin, while Zoe Saldana became the best actress of the second plan. Full list of winners can be found here.
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