description Wish 143 Overview
Wish 143 is a 2009 British live-action short film directed by Ian Barnes and written by Tom Bidwell. The plot centers on a fifteen-year-old boy who is terminally ill and requests an unconventional final wish from a charitable organization. He asks to lose his virginity before he dies, creating an awkward and poignant situation for the hospital staff and volunteers attempting to fulfill his request. The film was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film and explores end-of-life themes.
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What is the unusual wish in Wish 143?
The 15-year-old terminally ill protagonist, David, asks the Dreamscape Charity to help him lose his virginity before he dies. The request drives the short film's uncomfortable mix of dark comedy, compassion, and ethical conflict.
Who made Wish 143, and how long is it?
Ian Barnes directed the 2009 British short from a script by Tom Bidwell, with Samantha Waite as producer. It runs for about 24 minutes and was distributed by BBC HD.
Was Wish 143 nominated for an Oscar?
Yes. The Academy lists Wish 143 as a nominee for Short Film, Live Action, at the 2011 Academy Awards ceremony.
What role does the Dreamscape Charity play in Wish 143?
Dreamscape is the charitable organization that grants David a final wish while he is living with terminal illness. Its involvement turns a familiar charity story into a debate about what adults should do with an extraordinary request from a dying teenager.
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