12 Jahre

While the graphics on this film are far from state of the art (they look a lot like Nintendogs from the DS gaming system), the film proves that you don't need the very best technology to make a good CGI film.

The version of "12 Jahre" that I saw was dubbed into English--I assume since the original title is German and it was made there that there is a German language version as well. It begins with two dogs in a restaurant talking. You notice that the animals look almost like a cross between people and dogs--they talk like people, sit and drink wine like people...but they are dogs. Apparently the two dogs have been in a long-term relationship and now the small male dog is dumping the other dog--and going on to some young cute bitch. And, what follows is a nice but disgusting resolution.

It's weird, kind of cute and disgusting--and well worth seeing. I sure would wonder what other sorts of projects that will come out of these clever folks.

It is one of fascinating short films because it seems be, for many motifs, about yourself. A break-up and two not ordinary characters. >But too familiar. A film about past years, compromises, sacrifices and the answer of the other. Seeing it, it seems almost... too close. For the end, just applauses. Short- a real gem.