Perfectly a Strangeness (2024)★ 7.8/10
- Sci-Fi
- Short
Directed by: Alison McAlpine
Written by: Alison McAlpine
In the dazzling incandescence of an unknown desert, three donkeys discover an abandoned astronomical observatory and the universe. A sensorial, cinematic exploration of what a story can be.
Awards · 0 wins, 3 nominations
See all ›- NomineeAcademy Awards, USA 2026Oscar · Best Documentary Short Film
- NomineeCannes Film Festival 2024Palme d'Or - Best Short Film · Palme d'Or - Best Short Film
- NomineeToronto International Film Festival 2024IMDbPro Short Cuts · IMDbPro Short Cuts Award for Best Canadian Film
Reviews
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FlemishCatFebruary 28, 2026
FlemishCatFebruary 28, 2026Pretty imagery with the donkeys in the beautiful landscape at the observatory but I don’t get it. It’s more an experimental film than a documentary, in my opinion.
However, I'm delighted to see a Canadian film Oscar-nominated, so kudos to the filmmakers.
However, I'm delighted to see a Canadian film Oscar-nominated, so kudos to the filmmakers.
