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Vita Nova

"Vita Nova," a short film by Dmytro Zavora, is a moving animated drama based on a story by German author Josef Reding. Set in post-war Germany, the film follows a man who visits a pharmacy with the intent to buy poison to end his life. As he stands at the counter, his indecision leads him to reflect on his circumstances and the potential reasons to continue living. Through this 7-minute narrative, the film explores themes of despair, resilience, and the search for hope amid adversity

  • Dmytro Zavora
    Producer
  • Josef Reding
    Writer
  • Project Type:
    Animation, Short, Web / New Media
  • Runtime:
    7 minutes 20 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    January 30, 2024
  • Country of Origin:
    Ukraine
  • Country of Filming:
    Germany
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Touchstone Independent Film Festival

    United States
    Best Animation Short
  • Touchstone Independent Film Festival

    United States
    Best Original Score
  • South Film and Arts Academy Festival

    Chile
    Best Screenplay Short Film
  • South Film and Arts Academy Festival

    Chile
    Best War Shortfilm
  • Robinson Film Awards Winner
    Rome
    Italy
    Best Animation Short
  • HIIFF - Heart International Italian Film Festival

    Italy
    July 16, 2024
    Best Foreign Animation Shortfilm
  • Anthology Film Festival
    Los Angeles
    United States
    September 28, 2024
    Official Selection
  • International Motion Picture Awards

    Canada
    Best Animated Short Film
  • San Benedetto Film Festival
    San Benedetto
    Italy
    Finalist at Film di Animazione
Director Biography

Dmytro Zavora, born in 1989 in Kharkiv, Ukraine, Now managing a small but dedicated team, Dmytro's contributions span across film, television, and video games, including work on several Hollywood films and TV shows.

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