Franco-Indian Filmmaker Alexandre Singh Shares Oscar for Best Live-Action Short Film

The short film 'Two People Exchanging Saliva,' co-directed by Franco-Indian filmmaker Alexandre Singh and Natalie Musteata, won the Oscar for Best Live-Action Short Film in a rare tie with 'The Singers' at the 2026 Academy Awards. Set in a dystopian world where kissing is forbidden, the 36-minute French-language film explores themes inspired by social movements. Singh highlighted art's power to influence society during his acceptance speech. The film premiered at the 2024 Telluride Film Festival and is available on The New Yorker's YouTube channel.