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Minecraft as Germany's Oscar Entry
Germany's Oscar submission Everytime uses Minecraft to explore grief after a teen's death.
In brief
Germany's Oscar submission Everytime uses Minecraft to explore grief after a teen's death. Sandra Wollner's film Everytime uses Minecraft to show how digital artifacts persist after death. Originally reported by AV Club.
Everytime wins Cannes Un Certain Regard
Sandra Wollner's film Everytime won top prize in this year's Un Certain Regard section at Cannes.
Minecraft as Germany's Oscar entry
Germany's official Oscar entry uses Minecraft to explore grief after a teenager's death.
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The key point
Sandra Wollner's film Everytime uses Minecraft to show how digital artifacts persist after death.
