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At Night is a 2007 Danish live-action short film written and directed by Christian E. Christiansen. The drama centers on two young women who form a bond while hospitalized for cancer treatment during the holiday season. It was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film at the 80th Academy Awards.
The film is notable for its intimate, character-driven exploration of terminal illness and friendship.
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Was At Night nominated for an Oscar?
Yes, the Danish short was nominated for Best Live Action Short Film at the 80th Academy Awards in 2008. It was the standout international honor for director Christian E. Christiansen.
Who directed At Night, and what did they do afterwards?
It was written and directed by Danish filmmaker Christian E. Christiansen. He went on to direct the 2011 Hollywood thriller The Roommate, making this Oscar-nominated short his springboard to American features.
What is At Night about?
The drama follows young women bonding while hospitalized for cancer treatment over the Christmas holidays. Rather than sentimentality, it focuses on the small intimacies and dark humor of patients facing serious illness together.
What language is At Night in, and how long is it?
It is a Danish-language live-action short, running under twenty minutes. Its brevity and hospital setting make it an intense, contained piece of drama.
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