Hüvelbaki
Hüvelbaki

Movie spotlight

Hüvelbaki

2016
Movie
14 min
Turkish

Three brothers take their father’s body from the 7th floor to the ground floor with the help of a funeral director.

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IMDb6.7/10
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Director: Zoltán NagyGenres: Animation, Short, Comedy

Plot Summary

This short animated film follows a man who is hilariously obsessed with his thumb. The film explores his peculiar relationship with his own appendage through comedic situations and visual gags.

Critical Reception

As a short animated film, Hüvelbaki did not receive widespread critical reviews in the same way feature films do. However, it has gained recognition in animation festivals and among fans of quirky, independent animation for its unique premise and execution.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its originality and bizarre sense of humor.

  • Appreciated for its simple yet effective animation style.

  • Noted for its ability to elicit laughs from a universally relatable, albeit exaggerated, human quirk.

Google audience: Audience reception is limited due to the niche nature of the film, but it is generally viewed as a charming and amusing short with a memorable central concept.

Awards & Accolades

Selected for various international animation film festivals.

Fun Fact

The film's title, 'Hüvelbaki,' directly translates to 'Thumb Trick' or 'Thumb Play' in Hungarian, hinting at the central theme of the short.

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