Ostrich
Marie Kenov
After seeing pictures on social media, a sparrow decides it wants to look like an ostrich. It trains relentlessly and sets about reshaping its body – until it realises this ideal is simply out of reach. Eventually, it learns to appreciate what its own body has to offer. Humorous, sharp and colourful, the film takes a playful swipe at the tyranny of beauty standards and celebrates individuality and diversity.
Awards for »Ostrich«
Best Debut – Tofuzi International Animated Film Festival 2025
Best Swiss Short – Lugano Animation Days 2025
Special Mention – Festival Cinéma Jeune Public 2025
Marie Kenov
Born in Basel in 1990, Marie Kenov now lives in Lucerne where she works in graphic design, illustration and animation. She completed a Bachelor’s degree in poster design and visual communication at the National Academy of Art Sofia in 2016, followed by a second Bachelor’s degree in animation at Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts in 2020. Her graduation film Sweet Nothing (co-directed with Joana Fischer) screened at festivals worldwide, including Annecy, Palm Springs ShortFest and Sundance.
Films by Marie Kenov
Sweet Nothing 2021 (Co-Regie)
