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Asad is a 2012 short drama directed by Bryan Buckley and set in a Somali coastal community affected by poverty and armed conflict. The story follows a boy who must choose between joining pirates and pursuing the more ordinary life represented by fishing. The production used Somali refugee performers living in South Africa, and the film received an Academy Award nomination for Best Live Action Short Film.

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What happens to Asad in the short film?

Asad is a Somali fishing boy whose friends, led by Laban, are involved in piracy, while the older fisherman Erasto represents an honest life at sea. After Asad struggles to catch fish and encounters armed men, the film frames his choice between piracy and fishing through one dangerous day. [Tribeca Festival listing](https://tribecafilm.com/festival/archive/512cf54b1c7d76e046001a61-asad)

Who directed and produced Asad?

Asad was written and directed by Bryan Buckley and released as a 2012 South African-American short film. The production used Somali refugees living in South Africa, many of whom had no previous acting experience. [Asad background](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asad_(2012_film))

Was Asad nominated for an Oscar?

Yes. Asad received a nomination for Best Live Action Short Film at the 85th Academy Awards, held in 2013. It was later included in the theatrical package of Oscar-nominated short films distributed by ShortsHD. [Asad background](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asad_(2012_film))

How long is Asad and what language is it in?

The short runs for about 18 minutes and is listed as Somali-language. Its setting is a Somali coastal community, while filming took place in South Africa. [Tribeca Festival listing](https://tribecafilm.com/festival/archive/512cf54b1c7d76e046001a61-asad)

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