zoom_in Click to enlarge

Daughter

▲ ▼

description Daughter Overview

"Daughter" (originally titled "Dcera") is a 2019 Czech stop-motion animated short film written and directed by Daria Kashcheeva. Produced at the FAMU film school in Prague, the highly stylized film explores a complex, strained relationship between a daughter and her hospitalized father. The project received critical acclaim and was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film at the 92nd Academy Awards.

help Daughter FAQ

Who directed the animated short film Daughter?

Daughter is a critically acclaimed 2019 stop-motion short film directed by Daria Kashcheeva. It was produced at the prestigious FAMU film school in the Czech Republic.

Did the short film Daughter win an Oscar?

While it did not win, Daughter was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film. Prior to its Oscar nomination, it had already won a Student Academy Award for its brilliant storytelling.

What is the animation style of the film Daughter?

The film utilizes a highly expressive, raw stop-motion animation style that frequently breaks the fourth wall. Kashcheeva intentionally shot the film with a handheld, shallow-focus technique to make it feel like a gritty, live-action documentary.

What is the plot of the short film Daughter?

The short film is a poignant exploration of a complicated family-reconciliation story, examining a daughter's feelings toward her hospitalized father. It explores how childhood trauma deeply impacts our ability to communicate and show empathy as adults.

swap_horiz

Looking for Daughter alternatives? Compare top competitors ranked & scored

arrow_forward