12 Jahre

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.

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.