Death of a Shadow

In this imaginative short film directed by Tom Van Avermaet, a soldier named Nathan Rijckx, portrayed by Matthias Schoenaerts, finds himself trapped between life and death. Tasked with capturing the shadows of dying individuals, Nathan hopes to earn a second chance at life. The film’s unique premise and stunning visuals earned it an Academy Award nomination for Best Live Action Short Film. It can be viewed for free on Soap2day.