The Route
Awards
Nominations
A Film by
Babak Beigi
Cast and Crew
JUN | 2024 | 19 min
Short, Animation, Drama, War
Driving into Darkness: Confronting the Truth
Plot
In the shadow of a dystopian landscape, a truck driver finds himself trapped in a grim and harrowing existence—his job is to transport condemned souls to their final reckoning before the firing squad. At first, he grapples with a growing sense of dread, choosing to shield himself from the horrific reality by numbing his senses to the ghastly scenes and chilling sounds that surround him. But as fate would have it, one ominous night changes everything, compelling him to face the horrifying truth of the executions he has tried so desperately to ignore.
Trailer
Official Selection – The Best Animation – Tehran International Short Film Festival – Tehran, Iran – 2024
Official Selection – The Best Animation – Seoul Indie-AniFest – Seoul, Korea – 2024
The Route Selected for Seoul Indie-AniFest Grand Competition
The animated short film The Route, distributed by Raft Film Company, has been selected to compete in the prestigious Grand Competition at the Seoul Independent Animation Festival (Indie-AniFest). Directed by Babak Beigi, the film tells the gripping story of a truck driver facing a moral reckoning amid a bleak world. The selection at Indie-AniFest, known for spotlighting creative and thought-provoking animations from Korea and Asia, further solidifies the film’s standing as a compelling piece in the global animation scene.
“The Route” Selected for Prestigious Grand Competition at Animafest Zagreb
The animated short film The Route, distributed by Raft Film Company, has been selected to compete in the Grand Competition – Short Film category at the esteemed Animafest Zagreb. Directed by Babak Beigi, the film explores the psychological turmoil of a truck driver who must confront the horrifying reality of his duty. The selection at Animafest, one of the world’s oldest and most respected animation festivals, marks a significant achievement for the film and its creative team.
Writing Credits:
Babak Beigi
Produced by:
Raha Zandiyeh
Pooria Khalaj Tehrani
Babak Beigi
Editor
Animator
Character Designer
Compositor
Storyboard Artist:
Babak Beigi
Background Painter:
Denag Malekian
Sound designer:
Zohreh Aliakbari
Music:
Tohid Foruzan