Rocks (2003)
"Das Rad" (original title)

Apparently, rocks are having conversations all around us, but they talk very, very slowly...

Directors:

Chris Stenner, Arvid Uibel,

Writers:

Chris Stenner, Arvid Uibel,

Stars:

Rainer Basedow, Michael Habeck

Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 8 wins.

Cast

Credited cast:
Rainer Basedow	...	(voice)
Michael Habeck	...	(voice)

Storyline

The stone-people Hew and Kew have seen a lot in their everlasting lives on top of their mountain. Therefore they're only mildly amazed by the ongoings in the valley below, they've got their own little problems to deal with - But all of a sudden, Mankind is discovering and inventing, instead of just woozeling, and this new behavior starts to threaten Hew's and Kew's stoic peacefullness...

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Plot Keywords:

time passage | stop motion | tree cutting | skyscraper | invention | 

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Genres:

Animation | Short | Comedy | Fantasy

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Details

Official Sites:

official site [de] (English)

Country:

Germany

Language:

German

Release Date:

5 June 2003 (Canada)

Also Known As:

The Wheel

Company Credits

Production Co:

Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg

Technical Specs

Runtime:

8 min 9 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby SR

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.66 : 1

Did You Know?

Crazy Credits

Before even the opening credits, a title says "Für Arvid," a dedication to Arvid Uibel who died in 2000.

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Connections

References 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)

User Reviews

True art

They say that good art is something that once seen changes one's perspective forever. If so this short qualifies. Once you see it you'll always be a bit aware of the rock's perspective of time.

Bravo on an really well-conceived short film.