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Les Sabots à bascule
The story of three candid and mischievous characters who live in the heart of the Bourbonnais: "Le Glaudius", a farmer who still ploughs with his horse and who doesn't give a damn about agricultural productivity and new technologies. "La Germaine", his wife who loves charm acts and the letter carrier, a funny civil servant, always ready to organize "trips".
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Plot Summary
A short animated film where a man is repeatedly harassed by a pair of sentient clogs. The clogs seem to have a life of their own, tormenting the man in various comical ways throughout the short.
Critical Reception
As a short animated film, "Les Sabots à bascule" did not receive widespread critical reviews in the traditional sense. Its reception is primarily within the animation community and at festivals where such shorts are showcased. It is generally appreciated for its quirky premise and dark humor.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its unique and surreal premise.
Noted for its effective use of animation to create physical comedy.
Appreciated for its brevity and dark, absurd humor.
Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for this specific short film is not readily available.
Fun Fact
The film's unusual and somewhat unsettling premise, featuring inanimate objects with malicious intent, is a recurring theme in some animation, often exploring psychological undertones through humor.
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