Rabbitland
Rabbitland

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Rabbitland

2013
Movie
7 min
English

Life is good in Rabbitland - its rabbit inhabitants have reached the highest stage of evolution where they have no brains and happily spend their days voting in the free and democratic elections.

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IMDb7.1/10
Director: Chris ShepherdGenres: Animation, Short, Comedy

Plot Summary

A documentary-style short film that explores the bizarre and often disturbing world of Australia's suburban rabbit population. Through interviews with locals, it delves into the myths, fears, and peculiar behaviors associated with these seemingly innocuous creatures. The film humorously, yet uncannily, reveals the dark underbelly of suburbia through the lens of its most common, yet often feared, animal inhabitant.

Critical Reception

Rabbitland received positive reviews for its unique premise, dark humor, and effective mockumentary style. Critics praised its ability to blend comedy with a subtle commentary on suburban anxieties and human perceptions of the 'other'.

What Reviewers Say

  • Cleverly uses rabbits as a metaphor for suburban fears and societal prejudices.

  • Effective mockumentary style that blurs the lines between reality and fiction.

  • Darkly humorous and unsettling in its exploration of the mundane.

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Awards & Accolades

Winner of Best Animated Short Film at the Australian Directors Guild Awards and Official Selection at the BFI London Film Festival.

Fun Fact

The film's creator, Chris Shepherd, is known for his distinctive animation style and often explores unconventional themes in his work.

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