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Negative Space

  • 2017
  • 5m
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7.4/10
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Negative Space (2017)
AnimationShortDrama

Even though Sam's father is hardly ever home because he is often away on business trips, he is able to connect with his son by teaching him how to pack a suitcase.Even though Sam's father is hardly ever home because he is often away on business trips, he is able to connect with his son by teaching him how to pack a suitcase.Even though Sam's father is hardly ever home because he is often away on business trips, he is able to connect with his son by teaching him how to pack a suitcase.

  • Directors
    • Ru Kuwahata
    • Max Porter
  • Writers
    • Max Porter
    • Ru Kuwahata
    • Ron Koertge
  • Star
    • Albert Birney
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.4/10
    2.4K
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    • Directors
      • Ru Kuwahata
      • Max Porter
    • Writers
      • Max Porter
      • Ru Kuwahata
      • Ron Koertge
    • Star
      • Albert Birney
    • 12User reviews
    • 17Critic reviews
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    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 11 wins & 8 nominations total

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    Albert Birney
    • Sam
    • (voice)
    • Directors
      • Ru Kuwahata
      • Max Porter
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      • Max Porter
      • Ru Kuwahata
      • Ron Koertge
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    • Trivia
      The short is dedicated to the memory of Nina Frenkel.
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      Featured in 2018 Oscar Nominated Shorts - Animation (2018)

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    5/10
    I agree with Sekraan..."One Punchline"....and not much more.
    I'll be blunt. This year's collection of Oscar nominated animated films are a rather sorry lot...there, I said it. Most of the films are nice and reasonably well made but really nothing more....which makes me wonder who picks these films as well as what criteria they are using for their selections. Of all the picks, I think "Negative Space" is the most confusing as I just can't see what makes this one special.

    The animation is okay. The characters are unique but also a little grotesque. The story is about a boy who connects with his father through efficient packing of suitcases. And, all this is punctuated by a joke at the very end that made many in the theater laugh...but I kept thinking "all this just for one joke??!!".
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    • planktonrules
    • Feb 12, 2018

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    • Release date
      • June 13, 2017 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • France
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Espacio negativo
    • Production companies
      • Ikki Films
      • Manuel Cam
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      5 minutes
    • Color
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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