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Six Men Getting Sick
Lynch's first film project consists of a looping animation of six people vomiting projected on to a special sculptured screen featuring twisted three-dimensional faces.
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Plot Summary
A very short, abstract animated film where six men sequentially get sick, with each instance resulting in a different, colorful vomit.
Critical Reception
As a student film from the early days of computer animation, 'Six Men Getting Sick' is primarily noted for its experimental nature and historical significance rather than widespread critical acclaim or audience reception. It is seen as a foundational piece in the development of 3D computer graphics in film.
What Reviewers Say
A pioneering, albeit crude, example of early computer animation.
Historically significant for its use of 3D graphics.
More of a technical experiment than a narrative film.
Google audience: As this is a very early, niche experimental short film, there is no specific audience reception data available from Google reviews.
Fun Fact
This film is considered one of the earliest examples of 3D computer animation, created by John Lasseter when he was a student at CalArts using a custom-built computer system.
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