The Burden (film)
The Burden is a Swedish independent animated drama short film directed by Niki Lindroth von Bahr produced by Malade AB. It was released on 12 June 2017.
The film has won several prizes, including The Annecy Cristal of the Best animated Short at the 41st Annecy International Animated Film Festival, Best International Short Film at the Toronto International Film Festival 2017, and nominated for the Prize for Best Short Film 2017 at the Directors' Fortnight during Cannes Festival 2017.
Plot
A dark musical enacted in a modern market place, situated next to a large freeway. The employees of the various commercial venues deal with boredom and existential anxiety by performing cheerful musical turns. The apocalypse is a tempting liberator.Accolades
| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient | Result | |
| Directors' Fortnight | June, 2017 | illy Prize for Best Short Film | The Burden | ||
| Annecy International Animated Film Festival | June, 2017 | Cristal for the Best animated Short | The Burden | ||
| Toronto International Film Festival | September, 2017 | Best International Short Film | The Burden | ||
| Short Waves Festival | March, 2018 | Best of Ten Award | The Burden |
The short was part of the world touring screening The animation Showcase 2017.