Negative Space (film)

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Negative Space
Directed by Ru Kuwahata
Max Porter
Produced byEdwina Liard
Nidia Santiago
CinematographyNadine Buss
Simon Gesrel
Edited byMax Porter
Music byBram Meindersma
Production
company
Tiny Inventions
Release date
  • June 13, 2017 (2017-06-13)(France)
Running time
5 minutes
CountryFrance

Negative Space is a 2017 French stop motion animated short film by Max Porter and Ru Kuwahata. [1] It was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film at the 90th Academy Awards. [2] It is based on a poem by Ron Koertge. [3]

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Plot

A nostalgic look at a father (a traveling businessman) and his complicated relationship with his left-behind son alongside the efficient skill of packing. [4]

Reception

On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 100% based on 15 reviews, and an average rating of 8.40/10. [5]

Accolades

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References

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  2. "90th Academy Award Animated Short Film Nominees". The Oscars 2018. Disney Enterprises, Inc. 23 January 2018. Retrieved 23 January 2018.
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