Is it possible to change the minds of the viewer in 3-5-10 minutes? The geniuses of short animation can do this. After all, their animations convey ideas and truths in a very concise, accessible and interesting form. They can touch, motivate, inspire and simply create an atmosphere.
“The Fantastic Flying Books of Maurice Lessmore” (2012)
The American cartoon tells the story of people who devote their lives to books. And vice versa. Winner of many awards, including the 2012 Oscar in the category “Best Animated Short Film”.
In the story, in New Orleans, a writer, Mr. Lessmore, lives in a beautiful house. One day, the calm life of Lessmore and other townspeople is disrupted by a hurricane. A gust of wind that bursts through the creator’s open window takes away not only the writer’s written lines, but also himself. As a result of a series of incredible events, Morris becomes the keeper of the library, lives in it, takes care of the books and continues to write his memoirs.
“Lamb” (2003)
The five-minute animated short, produced by Pixar, was nominated for an Oscar in 2004 for Best Animated Short Film.
The cartoon convinces us that sometimes in order for everything to go well, you just need to raise your head up, jump high, high, all the way to the sky and sing your favorite song. That’s exactly what the white-haired lamb did.
For a long time he was proud of his wool, but one day shepherds came to the highland plain and sheared it. Along with his fur, he lost self-confidence, and his neighbors began to tease him. A new friend was able to help the lamb, who is sure that the main thing is always hidden inside.
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“More” (1998)
Director Mark Osborne shot a plasticine cartoon short about wasted selves back in 1998. For his work dedicated to LSD inventor Albert Hoffman, the director received nine prestigious awards and an Oscar nomination.
The cartoon tells about an inventor who lives in a gray, colorless world. Day after day he performs monotonous mechanical work. The only thing that makes him happy is warm childhood memories.
One day, he manages to create something grandiose – glasses through which the world seems colorful. Thanks to this, he wins the title of “the best inventor of all time”, but loses his own memories.
“Love Story” (2007)
The Russian short animated film directed by Konstantin Bronzit became another Oscar nominee.
The cartoon tells a very touching love story that unfolded in a very unexpected place. There is a lady working in the station men’s toilet who only learns about women’s happiness from the newspapers.
But one day at her workplace she finds a bouquet of flowers. Confused by such a manifestation of sympathy, she carefully searches for the one who inspired her with hope for happiness.
“Mr. Porthole” (2013)
The protagonist of the film lives in an absurd, post-industrial world. In this reality, nature has already disappeared and there are no more human relationships. The power of machines has completely triumphed over the world of feelings.
The hero is only interested in his usual life, following a routine that cannot be broken. He does not want any changes and is even afraid of the outside world. But his own world changes when he meets a lonely puppy.
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“My Life” (2000)
The little pig talks about his life, not yet understanding its complexity and cruelty. There is a lot of indifference, suffering and death around him, but he does not notice it.
The pig interprets all events very naively and optimistically. The cartoon perfectly depicts rural life and amazes with its spontaneous, black humor.
“House of Small Cubes” (2008)
Director Kuni’s short Japanese animated film about Kato won an Oscar in 2009.
The cartoon tells about a lonely old man. As the water level around his house rises, he is forced to constantly build new floors for himself. One day, during the next completion of his improvised skyscraper, he accidentally dropped his favorite pipe. Diving after her, at the depths he will plunge into his past.
“Paper Novel” (2012)
The black-and-white animated short film, produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios and directed by John Kahrs, won the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film.
The film tells the story of an office worker who chooses the latter between work and love. On the station platform he meets a beauty who confuses him at first sight. He made a thousand attempts to get to know her, and even managed to be disappointed. But it was not in vain that fate pushed them together on the platform.
“Lucky” (2016)
The cartoon becomes another confirmation of the truth that opposites attract.
The hero of the tape was a complete loser. He never dreamed that one day life would change for the better and troubles would no longer be his faithful companions. But meeting HER gave him self-confidence and changed his
life for the better.
“Omelet” (2013)
The American short film tells the story of a loyal and intelligent dog who helps his owner who is suffering from depression.
The animal is ready to do anything to help its gloomy friend. And she even cooks an omelet for him. Such sincere and strong love for a pet touches and enchants.
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