Logorama
Logorama

Logorama

2009Movie16 minFrench

Two cops portrayed by Michelin Men chase an armed Ronald McDonald through the streets of a fictionalized, stylized city.

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IMDb7.4/10
Director: H5 (François Alaux, Hervé de Crécy, and Olivier Delagrange)Genres: Animation, Short, Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

In a surreal, hyper-consumerist cityscape dominated by corporate logos, a team of popular brand mascots are forced to confront a chaotic situation. When a rogue "Bibendum" (the Michelin Man) goes on a violent rampage, a detective made of "Little John" (of the fast-food chain John Paul) must navigate a world where reality is dictated by advertising and brand identity. The film satirizes the pervasive influence of branding and globalization.

Critical Reception

Logorama was met with widespread critical acclaim for its innovative animation, sharp satire, and unique visual style. Critics praised its bold commentary on consumer culture and globalization, often highlighting its dark humor and impressive technical execution. The film garnered significant attention in the animation and short film circuits, cementing its status as a cult classic.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its highly original and visually striking animation.
  • Celebrated for its biting and relevant satire of consumerism and globalization.
  • Noted for its dark humor and surprisingly effective action sequences.

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Awards & Accolades

Won the César Award for Best Short Film in 2010 and the Grand Prize at the Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival in 2010.

Fun Fact

The creation of Logorama involved an enormous amount of detail, with hundreds of recognizable brand logos meticulously integrated into the film's fabric, requiring extensive licensing research, though the satirical nature of the film often allowed for parody without direct permission in many regions.

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CinemaSerf

After about two minutes of this, I was starting to look out for which logos weren't there. To be fair, it takes aan even swipe at the global branding industry and not just the American one, but that doesn't really do much to alleviate the r...