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How Society Destroys Your Creativity, In An Award-Winning Pixar-Like Short Film
Modern society tells us to do well in school, work as hard as we can, and eventually teach our kids to do the same. It’s an endless cycle that doesn’t exactly leave much room for creativity. This short film is encouraging people to look at things differently, and is striking a cord.
Alike, a Pixar-like affair by Madrid-based animators Daniel Martínez Lara and Rafa Cano Méndez, is a 7-minute lesson on what happens to your life when creativity is drowned out by the daily grind. It’s also about parenthood, and the importance of letting kids to forge their own journeys. The critically-acclaimed short was made entirely with Blender, an open-source 3D rendering program, and is dedicated “to our families, for helping us not to lose our colour.”
As Canadian journalist Graydon Carter once said, “it’s a rare moment when we take a break from the tribulations of the daily rat race to reflect on assumptions and values that we casually accept as gospel.” Take one of these moments for yourself, and give Alike a go.
More info: Alike, Vimeo, Twitter, Facebook (h/t: DesignTaxi)
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Sicellia Tsui 8 years ago
Felt this so deeply I bawled my eyes out (though i'm also told not to be sensitive)
Heather 8 years ago
It was a touching story, so if u want to cry then cry.Never let ppl tell u how u should feel.I was told not to cry when my grpa died.I cried
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Grace Barclay 8 years ago
Thank you so very much for this. It is so beautiful and sadly very true. In a very dark space, this has just given me such a lift.
J. Pace 8 years ago
Sorry to hear that... We should all live colourful lives (and be able to do so!)
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Zombie Gurl 8 years ago
I saw this probably couple months back, had 35K views. The whole point was simply how the world acts against you on things have kept u alive
Karine de Azevedo 8 years ago
Beautiful... There was not even need of the "Pixar-like" click baiting. I was attracked by the theme itself.
Zori the degu 8 years ago
It's a wonderful and really important movie because it shows the truth. Those losers at the end bear such an amazing resemblance with some people I've met. They used to look at me in the same way because I was telling stories about my interests-books, art and oh, yeah, zoology. Finally I stopped paying attention to their nasty comments("You are such a weirdo, ha ha") and my life simply improved. I gave myself a promise that I won't leave anybody let me down. I became a rebel forever. I got to an even higher level yesterday, when I made a speech on a protest against construction of more buildings in my neighborhood. Stereotypical communities suck and I'll fight against anyone who tries to make me part of one.
Em Jay 8 years ago
Well made short. It takes me back to grade school. Back then there was funding for the arts. Now it's all about preparing for tests. Death by public school and death by public service. But we can change, continue to encourage children to use their imagination and creativity. As adults, be brave and take risks.
John L 8 years ago
Individualism is such a Wonderful thing, and I want to stand up and shout YES! to the world! And thank heavens it never goes out of style. Even in a "One size fits All" society, there are those who willingly buck the system. And I am one of them. Even with my masters degree, and military upbringing, I'm a proud Individualist, who relishes being self-employed, and utilizing my creativity to make beautiful things for others. I relish Individualism above everything else.
Alexander Hiro Tanaka 8 years ago
All Hail Individuality Down with Totalitarian Collectivism!
Load More Replies... Sicellia Tsui 8 years ago
Felt this so deeply I bawled my eyes out (though i'm also told not to be sensitive)
Heather 8 years ago
It was a touching story, so if u want to cry then cry.Never let ppl tell u how u should feel.I was told not to cry when my grpa died.I cried
Load More Replies... Grace Barclay 8 years ago
Thank you so very much for this. It is so beautiful and sadly very true. In a very dark space, this has just given me such a lift.
J. Pace 8 years ago
Sorry to hear that... We should all live colourful lives (and be able to do so!)
Load More Replies... Zombie Gurl 8 years ago
I saw this probably couple months back, had 35K views. The whole point was simply how the world acts against you on things have kept u alive
Karine de Azevedo 8 years ago
Beautiful... There was not even need of the "Pixar-like" click baiting. I was attracked by the theme itself.
Zori the degu 8 years ago
It's a wonderful and really important movie because it shows the truth. Those losers at the end bear such an amazing resemblance with some people I've met. They used to look at me in the same way because I was telling stories about my interests-books, art and oh, yeah, zoology. Finally I stopped paying attention to their nasty comments("You are such a weirdo, ha ha") and my life simply improved. I gave myself a promise that I won't leave anybody let me down. I became a rebel forever. I got to an even higher level yesterday, when I made a speech on a protest against construction of more buildings in my neighborhood. Stereotypical communities suck and I'll fight against anyone who tries to make me part of one.
Em Jay 8 years ago
Well made short. It takes me back to grade school. Back then there was funding for the arts. Now it's all about preparing for tests. Death by public school and death by public service. But we can change, continue to encourage children to use their imagination and creativity. As adults, be brave and take risks.
John L 8 years ago
Individualism is such a Wonderful thing, and I want to stand up and shout YES! to the world! And thank heavens it never goes out of style. Even in a "One size fits All" society, there are those who willingly buck the system. And I am one of them. Even with my masters degree, and military upbringing, I'm a proud Individualist, who relishes being self-employed, and utilizing my creativity to make beautiful things for others. I relish Individualism above everything else.
Alexander Hiro Tanaka 8 years ago
All Hail Individuality Down with Totalitarian Collectivism!
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