Food

  • Czechoslovakia Jídlo
Animation / Short / Comedy
Czechoslovakia / UK, 1992, 16 min

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In the background of this pixilation animation triptych stands the director’s food phobia from his childhood. Food consumption is ironically depicted as never-ending mechanical process (Breakfast), uncontrollable animal instinct (Lunch) or destructive hedonist autocannibalism (Dinner). (Summer Film School)

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novoten 

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English Disgust versus excellent punchlines, disgust and absurdity against Jan Kraus. In other words, a decent breakfast, a tasty lunch, and an unfinished dinner. And for a long time, my farewell to Švankmajer, who only speaks to me from a very large distance. ()

gudaulin 

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English Jan Švankmajer has directed plenty of outstanding short films, but Food is my favorite among all those marvelous whimsies. I have a very personal relationship with food; consuming it is my second favorite activity. This film is not only a geyser of imagination and delightful scenes but also a venomous satire on consumerist lifestyles. There's not a single unnecessary scene or shot; it's an original concept with brilliant artistry and animation. Švankmajer has crafted a masterful film that belongs in the top ranks of animated works. Overall impression: 100%. ()

angel74 

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English Jan Švankmajer once again demonstrates that his font of ideas is nowhere near drying up. I wouldn't have had any of the food he served up here, but I had a great time. Mostly probably at lunch with Jan Kraus, although all the dishes were almost too "nutritious" for my taste. (100%) ()