Short of the Week » Spain http://www.shortoftheweek.com Your Weekly Ticket to the Best Online Short Films Tue, 07 Sep 2010 19:31:17 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Bendito Machine http://www.shortoftheweek.com/2007/03/31/bendito-machine-jossie-malis/ http://www.shortoftheweek.com/2007/03/31/bendito-machine-jossie-malis/#comments Sun, 01 Apr 2007 07:10:00 +0000 Andrew S Allen http://www.shortoftheweek.com/2007/03/31/bendito-machine-jossie-malis/ Jossie Malis uses a powerful, graphic animation style to tell the story of human evolution and its effects on religion and industry. A small, prosperous village is overtaken by a more powerful tribe with methods for more efficient and more enjoyable living. All told in a limited space with an extremely limited palate, this short uses simple techniques to tell a much bigger story.

Painstakingly animated entirely in Flash, Bendito Machine avoids the usual pitfalls of Flash animation. Malis’s animation feels incredibly organic—supported by well-crafted sound effects. I must admit, this didn’t grab me immediately, but after awhile this short grew on me. And there’s something to say about a film that sticks with you—something profound. But I won’t attempt it here.

Check out more of Jossie Malis’ films at Zumbakamera.

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