Oscar Shorts 2022: The Year’s Most Innovative And Provocative Contenders
These highlights of the year show that animation can tackle any subject, from sexual assault to Chile’s military dictatorship.
These highlights of the year show that animation can tackle any subject, from sexual assault to Chile’s military dictatorship.
Based on a true story, “Cruising” follows a young man through an extrovert’s dream and an introvert’s nightmare—the chaotic and cacophonous world of forced-fun aboard an insular cruise ship. His initial inability to accept his environment drives him to suicidal fantasy, where he learns to cope with his stressors, discomfort and anxieties.