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Analysis Paralysis streaming

2016 Movie Switzerland Short, Drama, Animation 9 min
By: Anete Melece With: Sabine Timoteo, Peter Braeker

A man’s head is bursting with thoughts and decisions. A gardener is about to explode – somebody has trampled on her flowerbeds. The man is looking for somebody who is better at playing chess than his dachshund. The gardener is looking for a mysterious vandal who is missing a yellow boot. In the end, they might just be looking for the same thing.

Festival Achievements

Schweizer Filmpreis 2017
Nominations:
Bester Animationsfilm

Mood

Humorous
Mysterious
Quirky
Suspenseful
Tense
Thoughtful

Cast & Crew

Anete Melece
Peter Braeker
Sabine Timoteo
Anete Melece (Director)

Cinematic Technique

Animation
Symbolic Imagery
Visual Metaphors

Narrative Structure

Fragmented
Non-Linear

Pace

Deliberate
Measured
Reflective
Slow-Paced

Runtime

Short Film

Style

Animated
Poetic
Short Film
Stylized
Surreal

Central Conflict

Frustration With Daily Decisions
Mystery Of Missing Yellow Boot
Search For Better Chess Player

Characters

Gardener
Man
Vandal

Ending

Ambiguous
Thought-Provoking

Key Plot Points

Flowerbeds Trampled
Head Bursting With Thoughts
Search For Someone Better At Chess

Plot

Daily Life Absurdity
Existential Humor
Interconnectedness
Mystery
Quirky Characters
Search

Setting

Garden
Natural
Outdoor
Urban Environment

Shooting Location

Urban Zurich

Theme

Absurdity Of Decision-Making
Consequence
Daily Life'S Humor
Decision-Making
Existentialism
Self-Discovery

Genre

Animated
Short Film

Audiences

Adults
Art Film Enthusiasts

Titles

Analysis Paralysis
Analīzes paralīze

Reception

Critical Acclaim
Oscar Nomination

Production Countries

Latvia

Release Year

2016
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