HUMAN LAYERS

Animation, Short, Student,

Netherlands

2024

Runtime, min

The movie is about humans act differently in different contexts. Representing the routine life of a couple at work, together and alone where they can truly express themselves and not be prevented and confined by people, social norms and the society.

Director:

Fatemeh Zare

Selections and Awards:

Happy Valley Animation Festival Official Selection | Happy Valley Animation Festival United States Lift-Off Sessions | "Audience Award" Award Winner | Audience Award Absurd Film Festival Honorable Mention Festival Internacional de Cine Independiente de Paracho Michoacán de Ocampo July 25, 2025 Official Selection Mexico malabo international music & film festival Malabo October 3, 2025 Official Selection Guinea Pulse of Animation Festival Bulgaria July 14, 2025 Award Winner | Audience Choice Award Bulgaria CIP Milan Shorts Milan September 5, 2025 Finalist Italy Festival l'Art en chemin 2025 Oise September 14, 2025 Official Selection France Monza Film Fest Monza August 31, 2025 Honorable Mention Italy Boundless Film Festival London September 15, 2025 Official Selection CARIBETOONS Festival Internacional de animación CARIBETOONS Festival Internacional de animación Santa Marta August 14, 2025 Official Selection Colombia Amsterdam New Cinema Film Festival Amsterdam November 30, 2025 Honorable Mention | Best First Time Director Short Film Netherlands Salsa Film Festival Weimar November 12, 2025 Official Selection Germany International Kolkata Short Film Festival Kolkata January 20, 2026 Official Selection India

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