Summary
During the Oscars, two films shared the award for Best Short Live Action Film. This rare event, involving "The Singers" and "Two People Exchanging Saliva," has only happened a few times in the history of the Academy Awards.
Key Facts
- Two films, "The Singers" and "Two People Exchanging Saliva," tied for Best Short Live Action Film at the Oscars.
- This was only one of a handful of ties in Oscars history, with the last tie occurring in 2013.
- "The Singers" is an 18-minute musical comedy, while "Two People Exchanging Saliva" is a 36-minute dystopian film.
- The award was announced by comedian Kumail Nanjiani, who humorously managed the situation.
- The first Oscar tie happened in 1932, and since then, ties have been rare.
- Co-directors of the tied films expressed their belief in the power of art to change society.
