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Aya is a 2012 French-Israeli live-action short film directed by Oded Binnun and Mihal Brezis, nominated for the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film at the 87th Academy Awards. The story follows a woman named Aya who, while waiting at a Tel Aviv airport, impulsively impersonates the assigned driver for a visiting stranger named Thomas and drives him toward Jerusalem instead. The film is a French-Israeli co-production, shot in Israel, and explores themes of identity, intimacy, and the allure of inhabiting another life. It was screened at festivals including Cannes and Tribeca before its Oscar nomination brought it wider attention.

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What happens when Aya meets Mr. Overby at Ben Gurion Airport?

Aya is waiting at Ben Gurion when a driver asks her to hold a welcome sign for Mr. Overby, a Danish judge for the Arthur Rubinstein piano competition. She impulsively drives him toward his Jerusalem hotel, and the ride becomes an intimate encounter. [Aya official film site](https://www.ayathefilm.com/)

Who plays Aya and Mr. Overby?

Sarah Adler plays Aya and Ulrich Thomsen plays Mr. Overby. The short is directed by Oded Binnun and Mihal Brezis. [Aya official film site](https://www.ayathefilm.com/)

How long is Aya, and what languages does it use?

The short runs about 40 minutes and uses English and Hebrew. It is a French-Israeli live-action drama from 2012. [Aya film information](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aya_%282012_film%29)

Was Aya nominated for an Oscar?

Yes. It was nominated for Best Live Action Short Film at the 87th Academy Awards in 2015, but it did not win. [2015 Academy Awards](https://www.oscars.org/oscars/ceremonies/2015)

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