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Montreal's Oscar-Nominated Short: Love, Tears, and Pearls

2/24/2026

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Story summary

The animated short The Girl Who Cried Pearls, directed by Chris Lavis and Maciek Szczerbowski, uses recycled materials to boost authenticity in its Montreal setting.
The story follows a poor boy in Montreal who loves a girl whose tears turn into pearls.
It was nominated for an Oscar in the Best Short Subject category.
Lavis and Szczerbowski emphasize the importance of actor performances in shaping their puppets' movements.

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Story summary

The animated short The Girl Who Cried Pearls, directed by Chris Lavis and Maciek Szczerbowski, uses recycled materials to boost authenticity in its Montreal setting.
The story follows a poor boy in Montreal who loves a girl whose tears turn into pearls.
It was nominated for an Oscar in the Best Short Subject category.
Lavis and Szczerbowski emphasize the importance of actor performances in shaping their puppets' movements.