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"Happiness" by Steve Cutts
Posted: Fri Dec 22, 2017 3:37 pm
by Astra
Animated short film "Happiness" by Steve Cutts
"The story of a rodent's unrelenting quest for happiness and fulfillment."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9dZQelULDk
Worth more than one watch, as there are many little details. Lately, there have been several comics and short animations adressing "what's wrong with modern society", but I feel this one has an unusually clear view of the mechanisms beneath (abheit without presenting the obvious solution).
Especially that last scene.
Re: "Happiness" by Steve Cutts
Posted: Fri Dec 22, 2017 10:43 pm
by suomalainen
Ha ha. That was a great little film. But my only takeaway is: I think I might drink too much.
Re: "Happiness" by Steve Cutts
Posted: Sat Dec 23, 2017 1:25 pm
by CS
Woah. Funny, *that* video required to be over 18 to view...
Re: "Happiness" by Steve Cutts
Posted: Sat Dec 23, 2017 2:22 pm
by Fish
Interesting perspective on the rat race. That last scene hit very close to home!...
Lesson: You shouldn't outsource happiness. Or alternatively, "happiness" as it's marketed is an elaborate trap...
Re: "Happiness" by Steve Cutts
Posted: Sun Dec 24, 2017 1:07 pm
by Dunkelheit
Astra wrote: ↑Fri Dec 22, 2017 3:37 pm
Animated short film "Happiness" by Steve Cutts
"The story of a rodent's unrelenting quest for happiness and fulfillment."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9dZQelULDk
Worth more than one watch, as there are many little details. Lately, there have been several comics and short animations adressing "what's wrong with modern society", but I feel this one has an unusually clear view of the mechanisms beneath (abheit without presenting the obvious solution).
Especially that last scene.
Many thanks, Astra! I love it. It's one of the best (and funniest) animation films I've ever watched. Very ERE-oriented, a great representation of these Christmas' days full of consumerism, and the rat race culture that everyday surrounds us.
Re: "Happiness" by Steve Cutts
Posted: Sun Dec 24, 2017 3:03 pm
by Astra
CS wrote: ↑Sat Dec 23, 2017 1:25 pm
Woah. Funny, *that* video required to be over 18 to view...
Yeah I don't know what that's about... the mention of alcohol and substance abuse? The crushing reality of modern life? Or was it the scantily clad mouse-hookers with 6 boobies?
Re: "Happiness" by Steve Cutts
Posted: Sun Dec 24, 2017 4:54 pm
by CS
@Astra
Six boobies!
I was thinking perhaps the (treasonous?) anti-consumerism message.
Re: "Happiness" by Steve Cutts
Posted: Tue Dec 26, 2017 12:06 pm
by Smashter
I enjoyed that, thanks. I chuckled at the advertisement for "Rodente" perfume.