| Bonobo | |
| Director: | Zoel Aeschbacher |
| Cinematography: | Dino Berguglia |
| Editing: | Youri Tchao Debats |
| Distributor: | Salaud Morisset |
| Runtime: | 16 minutes |
| Country: | Switzerland |
Bonobo is a 2018 Swiss short film directed by Swiss director Zoel Aeschbacher as a graduation film for his directing studies at the ECAL. The film premiered at 2018 Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival where it won the Audience Award.[1] It has been selected and awarded at several film festivals including Palm Springs International Film Festival and the Brooklyn Film Festival where it won the Best Short Film Spirit Award.[2] In September 2019 the film received the Oscar Qualifying Gold Medal for "Best Narrative" (International) at the Student Academy Awards.[3]
When the elevator of their public housing breaks down, the fates of Felix, a disabled pensioner, Ana, a single mother struggling with her move and Seydou, a young man passionate about dance intertwine towards an explosive ending where their limits will be tested.
Since its launch, the film has received numerous awards around the world.
| Year | Presenter/Festival | Award/Category | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Clermont-Ferrand Film Festival | Competition (Audience Award) | [4] |
| Brooklyn Film Festival | Best Short Film Spirit Award | [5] | |
| Les Arcs Film Festival | Competition (Special Mention of the Jury) | [6] | |
| Melbourne International Film Festival | Cinema Nova Award for Best Fiction Short Film | [7] | |
| Palm Springs International Film Festival | Official Competition | ||
| Brussels Short Film Festival | International Competition | ||
| 2019 | Student Academy Awards | Best Narrative (International) | [8] |
| Braunschweig International Film Festival | Official Selection |