A Sparrow's Song is a 2025 German animated short film written and directed by Tobias Eckerlin and produced by the Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg. The 9-minutes animated film about war, loneliness and grief has been awarded by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences by winning the Golden Medal at the Student Academy Award in 2025.
Plot During World War II, a widow tries to overcome her sorrow and find hope in her life, until she encounters a sparrow on its deathbed that she'll try to rescue.
Accolades Since its release, the film has been selected in various festivals around the world: YearFestivalsAward/CategoryStatus2025Student Academy AwardGold Medal - Best Animated Short FilmBAFTA Student Film AwardsBest Animated Short FilmCalgary International Film FestivalGrand Jury Prize – Best Overall Short FilmFestival Internacional de AnimacionGrand Jury Prize Best Student Short FilmFestival International Gbaka Animation2nd Price GBAKA NATIONAL AWARDSThe Rookies 2025Film of the Year
References
External links
Official Trailer on YouTube.