All the featured films presented in class was really heavy content. All had a story or message to address, not typical ones that we’ve addressed so far in class. When one imagines the term “animation”, we think of cartoons, bouncy characters and what not. Directing away from some animations, such as the ones presented, to be heavy political and social problems that should be addressed. I’m talking about A is for Autism(1992) by Tim Webb, I Met the Walrus (2007) by Josh Raskin, and Ryan (2004) by Chris Landreth. I thought they were very different to the usual films we’ve watched in the past classes. A is for Autism and I Met the Walrus was really interesting in the fact the artists used the aids of children to produce these films. An outlook from a child, that could be so innocent and yet address the real problems that is faced.
Of course there were some films that were less heavy and were more playful. I quite enjoyed Subconscious Password by Chris Landreth. I thought the whole concept of the film was relatable. I as the audience can put myself in his shoes, where there was a time where i don’t remember people’s names on a daily. Although my thought process is not as complex or vibrant as the artist’s, i can see the amusement behind them.
ANIM223 - HISTORY OF ANIMATION - FALL 2019 