Student Film 'Kruste' Wins Prestigious Student Oscar

Director Jens Kevin Georg's film explores themes of belonging and individuality, earning recognition in the Narrative category.

Jens Kevin Georg, a graduate of the Filmuniversität Babelsberg, won a Student Oscar for his short film 'Kruste'.
The film, shot in Poland and Brandenburg, tells the story of a boy facing a family tradition of earning scars to prove belonging.
'Kruste' was inspired by Franz Kafka's 'The Metamorphosis', exploring the pain of being an outsider.
The film's artistic style balances between heroism and horror, with visual nods to 'Struwwelpeter' tales.
The Student Oscars ceremony will take place on October 14 in London, where the final award rankings will be revealed.