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Live Oscars Update: “The Girl Who Cried Pearls” Wins Best Animated Short Film

 




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Live Oscars Update: “The Girl Who Cried Pearls” Wins Best Animated Short Film at the 98th Academy Awards

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The animated short “The Girl Who Cried Pearls” has won the Oscar for Best Animated Short Film at the 98th Academy Awards. The film, which blends striking visual storytelling with a quiet emotional core, stood out among this year’s nominees for its imaginative animation and poetic narrative. Centered on a young girl whose tears transform into pearls, the short explores themes of grief, resilience and the hidden value found within pain.

The project drew attention throughout the festival circuit for its delicate hand-crafted style and universal storytelling. Animation critics praised the film for balancing a simple premise with layered emotional depth, demonstrating how the short-film format can deliver powerful storytelling in a condensed form.

With its win tonight, “The Girl Who Cried Pearls” joins a long tradition of Academy-recognized animated shorts that showcase innovation and artistic risk. The victory highlights the continued strength of the animated short category as a space where filmmakers experiment with visual language and intimate storytelling on a global stage.

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