Don Hertzfeldt's latest animated short film, 'ME', is a stunning and thought-provoking journey through the darkest aspects of human nature. Exploring themes of narcissism, pain, and societal collapse, the film uses unique animation and a diverse musical score to deliver a powerful message about our flaws and the importance of being present. While intense and fast-paced, 'ME' is also infused with humor, making it a captivating and unforgettable experience.
Don Hertzfeldt is no stranger to abstract, non-verbal, animated short films with works such as World of Tomorrow and It’s Such a Beautiful Day. However, his musical, ME, might be his most mind-melting. A beautiful, funny, and numbing tale that explores the ignorance and flaws of humanity alongside awe-inspiring yet simple animation and a plethora of musical styles. You may need to watch this short film two or three times, as it moves at such a terrific pace it can be a shock to process it all.
'ME's Exploration of Society Delves Into the Darkest Flaws of Humanity In the description of the short film on Vimeo, director Hertzfeldt describes the film, ME, as a “story about narcissism... pain... everyone we know” and that impression is certainly given by the events that play out.
The Music in 'ME' Is Both Chaotic and Heartbreaking Equally, the fast-paced music mixed in with some truly melancholic songs keeps this a piece that you can never truly get bored by as ME is always switching up its rhythm, literally.
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