LoginThe House of Small Cubes (2008) (La maison en petits cubes/Tsumiki no ie)
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memories in blocks
It is such a lovely movie, as the old man's memories were passing I felt some kind of nostalgic sad feeling, but at the same time I felt comfortable.
Kunio Kato was able to put so many fe... read more
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“Esta cosa demuestra que no necesitas de mucho tiempo para hacer una obra con gran valor temático y emocional. Apenas dura unos diez minutos (si desco”
Phoenix Feather's Movie Diary 2018 
“Esta cosa demuestra que no necesitas de mucho tiempo para hacer una obra con gran valor temático y emocional. Apenas dura unos diez minutos (si descontamos los créditos finales con los que serían unos 12 minutos en total) y se las apaña para tocar todo lo que se propone, usando a su medio con una audacia de respetar. Va acerca de un viejo que vive en un pueblo que se está hundiendo en el fondo del mar, lo que provoca que construya un nuevo piso en su casa cada vez que el nivel del agua aumenta hasta hundir su anterior piso. Todo normal hasta que un día se le cae su pipa en el interior de su edificio e intenta recuperarla.
Es a partir de aquí que descenderá piso por piso inundado para recuperarla con un equipo de buceo. Todo es narrado con ningún dialogo, dejando que solo” read more
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Films watched after 2010 July (43 movies items)"9.10. PC Magnificently animated nostalgia seeking animated short movie, which brings up the important things we have in life."
1001 Animated Shorts You Must See - The Full List (1001 movies items)"DIR: Kunio Kato SUMMARY: A man is forced to add additional storeys to his house because of flooding. His descent into the previous levels of the house to retrieve his favourite pipe causes him to relive moments from his life. WHY IT'S HERE: Japanese animator Kunio Kato's 'The House of Small Cubes' is an exquisite animation which deservedly won the Oscar for Best Animated Short. Vividly drawn in bold yellows and subtle blues, this modern classic tell the metaphorical story of an elderly man w"
1001 Animated Shorts You Must See - Part 18 (50 movies items)"DIR: Kunio Kato SUMMARY: A man is forced to add additional storeys to his house because of flooding. His descent into the previous levels of the house to retrieve his favourite pipe causes him to relive moments from his life. WHY IT'S HERE: Japanese animator Kunio Kato's 'The House of Small Cubes' is an exquisite animation which deservedly won the Oscar for Best Animated Short. Vividly drawn in bold yellows and subtle blues, this modern classic tell the metaphorical story of an elderly man who"
