Water drops from the sky, but the mood changes quickly in this brightly coloured animation, created from paintings. A cycle of death and regeneration ensues, to convey the artist’s solidarity with this planet and its people. An escape to freedom prompts some optimism during these strange times.
– Anna Germanidi
Also in this combined programme
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So Low You Can’t Get Over It
The familiar bends into the unknown and the solid breaks into parts. Paintings turned into animated hallucinatory images. -
Winner
Lois has won a cruise in a radio contest. A videographer needs a quote from her, but Lois has other plans. -
For the Birds
Two exasperated birds sit on a branch and contemplate their experiences. Their everyday labours are not far removed from ours. -
Happy Song for You
“It’s got no theme, it’s got no dream, it’s just a happy song for you.” A dark exploration of the absurd. -
No Go Backs
Two teenagers venture into the unknown. An allegory for a generation ready to face the world on its own terms.
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Film details
- Country of production
- USA
- Year
- 2018
- Festival edition
- IFFR 2023
- Length
- 4'
- Medium/Format
- DCP
