Despite the recent setbacks of several of its productions, Pixar remains, without a doubt, one of the most influential studios in contemporary cinema. Not only for the quality of his films, but also for his inspired vision of animation. In 37 years of existence, the Dancing Lamp company has managed to revolutionize everything from the techniques of cartoon films to its theme. But especially, in the way of exploring in stories, generally, with complicated dimensions.
From love and loneliness to uprooting. Growth and even death. Pixar has innovated in its way of reflecting on topics that are often attributed to plots intended for an adult audience. But the company found a formula, which allows its tapes to not only be adorable and often children’s favorites. Also, to address a more complex audience, for which it reflects on deep visions and perspectives through allegory. This is the case of his short films, recognized as small works of visual art, usually with more artistic and plot freedom than his films.
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We leave you five shorts from the studio that, perhaps, you don’t know and that you can find right now in the Disney+ catalog. From a thoughtful reflection about difference to a joyful vision about talent and love of great passions. Pixar’s shorter pieces are also part of the demonstration of its commitment to delving deeper, with joy and kindness, into the human spirit. His greatest achievement.
Beam
Director Domee Shi, known for her controversy Grid, had previously ventured into animation with a short film of just three minutes. But, so moving as to be a careful allegory about absence, happiness and the search for purpose.
Beam, is not only the story of a mother searching for her place in the world, once her children left home. At the same time, it is an existential question on a large scale that ranges from life’s goal to individual creative impulse.
With warm animation, which favors round and soft lines, the story of a baby who comes to life from the strangest place, surprises with its sensitivity. Also, because of the way it shows how the pain of absence can become redemption and even a way of understanding the future. Little by little, what seems like a fantastic story ends up being a cautionary tale about big intimate decisions. Which includes the necessary moment of letting those we love go.
lou
The short, nominated for an Oscar in 2018, touches on the harsh topic of bullying from an unusual angle. Instead of focusing on punishment, director Dave Mullins, Analyzes what makes a child become aggressive.
In just six minutes, the response is more painful and emotional than one might expect. Also, a respectful metaphor about a situation that countless children go through throughout the world.
Premiered with cars 3 On June 9, 2017, the production surprised by its way of elaborating the idea behind the violence. At the same time, analyzing the special and deeply felt relationship of childhood with toys and what they can represent. It is a way to understand the roots of every violent act and to build a scenario of forgiveness. The greatest message of this curious cinematographic work.
Moon
Seven minutes long, the short by Enrico Casarosa — who would later direct Luke— is a moving fantasy about faith and the possibilities of reality. Released in theaters on June 15, 2012, along with the Pixar film Brave the work tells the story of how a child discovers the special work of his family. Take care of the beauty of starry nights.
But beyond that, the piece is a reflection on family ties, love and the union between generations. Topics to which Casarosa would later return. But Moon It is a good example of the origin of his ideas about the ties that unite relatives. At the same time, family history, the search for identity and transformation through wonder.
This is one of the Pixar shorts with the greatest emphasis on mythology, rethinking several stories about the creation of the universe and beauty, from a poetic perspective. But, as the director and also writer would say, What is really important is the smile that a grandson dedicates to his grandfather, under the light of the stars.
abducted
The Gary Rydstrom short film that was released alongside the film Ratatouillein 2007, is a mocking vision of extraterrestrial life. Also, expectations and the pursuit of private objectives. But, above all, a celebration of inspiration, which ranges from frustration, anguish, the need for expression and the mistakes that any student makes along the way.
It is amazing and moving how the work of Pixar manages to capture the variety of emotions that anyone in the midst of learning can go through. But above all, the fun of the proposal, as it equates the preparations for an abduction with the anxiety for success. As always, the studio manages to find an exciting twist on a seemingly ordinary topic.
The orchestra man
Mark Andrews and Andrew Jimenez decided to pay tribute, in seven minutes, to music, the joy of living and faith in desires. The Man Orchestra is not only a production that tells a funny story — which it is — but also reflects on the power of art. All, in the middle of the funniest duel for the attention of a girl and obtaining a coin, the source of all magic.
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With its friendly, boisterous and energetic tone, the short is as much a tribute to the creators – the origin of the wonder, according to the script – as to their works. Between one thing and the other, the premise becomes a journey through the desire to imagine, create and ultimately, celebrate the beautiful. Its central message.