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‘A LIEN’ Directors Sam & David Cutler-Kreutz on Immigration, Bureaucracy, and Oscar Recognition

Discover how Sam & David Cutler-Kreutz crafted “A LIEN,” an Oscar-nominated short film exploring the harrowing realities of the U.S. immigration system. Read our exclusive interview on the film’s themes, production, and impact.

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The 2025 BAFTA Award Winners

Check out the full list of winners from the 2025 BAFTA Awards, featuring Emilia Pérez, Anora, and Conclave dominating the night. Find out what this means for the Oscars race!

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A Lien Review – A Haunting Portrait of Bureaucratic Limbo and the Fragility of Identity

Sam and David Cutler-Kreutz’s A Lien turns the bureaucratic nightmare of immigration into a tense, harrowing thriller. Read our full review of the Oscar-nominated live-action short.

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