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Title: The Day of Cucurbitaceae
Runtime: 9 min
Country: UK
Director: Emilio Landi
Placement: Honorable Mention
Competition: December, 2024
Synopsis: “The Day of Cucurbitaceae” follows Ron, a bitter man on a supermarket trip, humorously venting about his wife, their strained marriage, and her fitness obsession. His musings on “cucurbitaceae” mirror his frustrations, culminating in a small triumph as he buys a steak and learns a trivial fact, reclaiming a shred of control.