Curfew (2012)

While I haven’t yet seen any of other nominees from the year, I have no idea why this would be nominated for an Oscar, let alone win. A suicidal man reconnects with his family when he’s asked by his sister to watch his precocious nine-year-old niece for a few hours. It’s decently made (acting not bad, visually appropriately gritty, etc.) but the story comes across as a misguided PSA for a suicide helpline.

Oscar Win: Best Short Film, Live Action