Synopsis:
There’s only one matchstick left in the box. This stick, this ordinary thing is the protagonist of the Mitch-Match series. The character embarks on a journey in every episode and always returns to the box. This ordinary thing is an opportunity for endless playful and imaginative adventures evoking everyone’s fantasy world.
- Director:
- Géza M. Tóth
- Year:
- 2020
- Country:
- Hungary
- Running time:
- 2 min.
- Technique:
- Stop Motion Animation
- Original title:
- Mitch-match Sorozat Hatodik Epizód
- Production type:
- Professional
- Music composer:
- Piros Peter
- Production:
- KEDD Animation Studio
- Genres:
- Abstract, Experimental, Non-narrative
- Tags:
- Surreal, Time, Relationships, Humor, Poetic, Minimalist, Non-violent
- Audience:
- 7+
- Festival selections:
- Animafest Zagreb – World Festival of Animated Film
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MATCHES
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by Géza M. Tóth
While playing with his colorful matchsticks, a little boy is talking about his dreams, fears and hopes..
- Drama
- Tragedy
- Abstract
- Experimental
- Tragicomedy
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Everyday Chronicle
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- Abstract
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Flocks
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- Drama
- Abstract
- Experimental
- Non-narrative
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Edge
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by Steven Subotnick
a call and response
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- Non-narrative
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Past is Growing
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- Drama
- Abstract
- Experimental
- Non-narrative
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Per tutta la vita
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by Roberto Catani
Through a journey back in memory, a woman and a man retrace the more important moments of their love story.
- Drama
- Abstract
- Experimental
- Non-narrative
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Pining
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by Caibei Cai
An unobtainable feeling.
- Drama
- Abstract
- Experimental
- Non-narrative
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Escape
2009 Adults 6 min
by Kristjan Holm
Breakfast has just ended in the kindergarten, but one bowl of porridge hasn’t even been tasted. Methods of the strict teacher are in obvious endanger. The little boy responsible has to solve the situation in just minutes. But the prospect isn’t good: the situation seems like a jail, porridge bowl seems bottomless and time is running out. An unexpected discovery changes it all though.
- Drama
- Tragicomedy
- Abstract
- Experimental
- Non-narrative
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Enducated
2020 7+ 7 min
by Xavia Chen
Once upon a time, there was a crawling tortoise. The tortoise was told that as long as it keeps going, it will reach the goal. But, why reaching the goal? The story is a reflection of the education system in Asia. High school students aimlessly pursue the one and only goal – getting into the perfect university. But what is next?
- Drama
- Coming-of-Age
- Experimental
- Non-narrative
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Washing Machine
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by Alexandra Májová
Wash and love. A man and a washing machine become intimately connected. A visit from the plumber is enough to trigger a crisis in their relationship.
- Comedy
- Abstract
- Experimental
- Non-narrative
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Stones
2015 16+ 2 min
by Marcin Giżycki
The English word STONES contains two Polish words: STO (100) and STOS (pile). A pile of stones was used to create this abstract extravaganza of stripes and circles.
- Abstract
- Experimental
- Non-narrative
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The Triangle Affair
2012 16+ 10 min
by Andres Tenusaar
There is no triangle without corners. There is no direction without a triangle. There is no movement without a direction.
- Drama
- Abstract
- Experimental
- Non-narrative