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Cat Soap (short - 2001)

  Genre: Short

Director: Tatsuo Sato
Writers: Nekojiru, Tatsuo Sato, Masaaki Yuasa
Runtime: 32 min.
Release Date: January 2001 (Japan)
Awards: 1 win
User Rating: 7,7/10

Review: "Best animated movie ever made. This film explores not only the vast world of modern animation with absolutely boggling effects, but the branches of the human mind, soul, and philosophy. The story features a family of cats, where in the big sister dies, the younger brother sees this and rescues her body, but when she awakens she is left without a soul. So, the two sibling cats embark on a journey to find it. I have related this journey to many things. The history of the world, the bible, the cycle of life, and every time I watch it I discover more and more hidden themes and metaphors. If you aren't so into the physiological aspect of it then, you will still adore it. The animation is superb, and the creative scenes will have you attached to the screen. For example, the ocean freezing in time, god eating soup out of the earth, a strange and slightly SNM retelling of Hansel and Gretel. To conclude, Cat Soup is an absolute treat for anyone.
PS- Not for kids, gratuitous violence included."
Written by Jaxz MacPherson (imdb.com)



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