Cages

July. 30,2009

Rating：

7.4

Genre：

Fantasy Animation

Keywords：

Short Film Surrealism Stop Motion

Trailer Synopsis Cast

An old man crosses the desert with a valuable load, a row of cages with cherubs of sublime songs; when one of them is carelessly abandoned, he reveals the divine power to give life to lifeless beings and things.

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Reviews

Evengyny

2009/07/30

Thanks for the memories!

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AniInterview

2009/07/31

Sorry, this movie sucks

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Intcatinfo

2009/08/01

A Masterpiece!

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Doomtomylo

2009/08/02

a film so unique, intoxicating and bizarre that it not only demands another viewing, but is also forgivable as a satirical comedy where the jokes eventually take the back seat.

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Rectangular_businessman

2009/08/03

An old man wanders in the middle of the dessert, carrying several boxes. When one of those boxes is missed, an element of catastrophe is released, leading to a completely unexpected ending. As simple as it sounds, this short manages to create an eerie atmosphere of solitude and bleakness, having, however, at the same time a macabre sense of tenderness and beauty.The animation of this short is excellent, having the puppets and incredible level of realism. The naturalistic aesthetic used in the characters fits perfectly well with the overall tone of the story, being easily comparable to the magnificent shorts done by Jan Svankmajer or the Brothers Quay.Imaginative and creepy, this short is a must- see.

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