This is an animated short film made by a college student that offers a candid and thoughtful commentary about combating depression and anxiety due to climate change. The animation is made of collages of images from hand drawn ones to photographs.
I like that the storyline and emotions are easy to understand. The story has a smooth flow and a positive outlook at the end. The narrator becomes less and less anxious about climate change. The most interesting element of the animation is when the 2D images are ripped apart, or have bullet holes shot through them, revealing the reality of the climate change film footage layered behind them. The set and locations are animated backgrounds showing the beach, the cityscape, a bunker - all of which make sense for this film. The images are colorful and change from sketches, to real life photographs and pictures. The music is soft with a ticking clock creating a sense of urgency. The music becomes more uplifting as the story develops. My favorite part is when the protagonist gets ripped out of the therapy room and lands at the beach.
The film's message is that even though climate change is happening at a rapid pace, humankind will survive through our relationship with each other.
I give Feeling The Apocalypse 5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 12 to 18, plus adults. By Madeleine K., KIDS FIRST!
This is an animated short film made by a college student that offers a candid and thoughtful commentary about combating depression and anxiety due to climate change. The animation is made of collages of images from hand drawn ones to photographs.
I like that the storyline and emotions are easy to understand. The story has a smooth flow and a positive outlook at the end. The narrator becomes less and less anxious about climate change. The most interesting element of the animation is when the 2D images are ripped apart, or have bullet holes shot through them, revealing the reality of the climate change film footage layered behind them. The set and locations are animated backgrounds showing the beach, the cityscape, a bunker - all of which make sense for this film. The images are colorful and change from sketches, to real life photographs and pictures. The music is soft with a ticking clock creating a sense of urgency. The music becomes more uplifting as the story develops. My favorite part is when the protagonist gets ripped out of the therapy room and lands at the beach.
The film's message is that even though climate change is happening at a rapid pace, humankind will survive through our relationship with each other.
I give Feeling The Apocalypse 5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 12 to 18, plus adults. By Madeleine K., KIDS FIRST!
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