MEHUA | Animation Short Film 2017 - GOBELINS

I cannot stress enough how much I appreciate the fact that the characters speak Nahuatl, it's just a bit of additional detail but adds SO much in my opinion, to this overall amazing animation. I could no doubt watch an entire movie about these characters and this world.

Aight, Imma just shed some light into this. I'm a Mexican. I know the cultures that lived here and their rituals were... Not considered very 'humane'. But please know: -being sacrificed was considered an honor. Depending on the culture, it was mostly done to allow the Sun to rise again the next day (given the sun was very important for them, and most were done on specific situations), and only a few people were chosen for it. They prepared them since they were children and treated them with very high respect and privileges. -when the conquerors arrived, they exaggerated the number and way this rituals were performed. They were just trying to avoid pissing off their own gods and deities, which I bet in every culture isn't a good thing I am in no way trying to make it seem as a good thing, I'm not, cause in the end they w e r e actually k1lling people. Just trying to share some information as to why they did so. Great animation, tho!

I will be 100% transparent here: I was initially drawn in cause I was like “The hell!? Tits in my recommended feed?!” But I ended up staying for the enthralling story and amazing art work, the stylized nudity wasn’t even a factor anymore. This is genuinely a near masterpiece, and you should be proud of it.

i love how the nudity isn't considered sexual, it shows how normal it actually is. amazing animation, story, and art. ❤ edit: the internet will never be satisfied, huh?

I love how the other girl is initially mad about being saved by the other girl and ultimately how futile it was to save her in the end. For a film so short this has a wild amount of drama. Good job

I´m Mexican, I have Indigenous Heritage and all I can say it´s amazing the fact they made characters speak Náhuatl (Indigenous language).

"You're gonna sacrifice us? Have a heart!" "Actually.. that's a great idea!"

This short film is truly amazing The animation, the drawing style, the music, the mood It’s all just so amazing

I know it’s not historically accurate, but I keep coming back this film. It so well done! What they do with the idea of sacrifice is so interesting, the relationship between the two main characters really hits, and the visuals are amazing. I just really love this film

with everything going on, how can you possibly focus on the nudity?

This short film transported me into a different world. I don’t know how they were able to animate such intensity and mystery into this, but I seemed to feel all the fear inside the characters. Very well done

I love how in the beginning, they are illuminated by a blue glow. Blue is a very peaceful color, and it shows how as they bathe in the water they are somewhat calm. It also seems to show the sisterhood pf the women. Suddenly though, it becomes red as they make their way up the pyramid. It shows the fear of the girl and the violence around them. It also matches the blood, contrasting with the calm blue water. When the girl is battling with saving her friend or sticking to tradition, it becomes blue again, possibly relating again to sisterhood. After killing the executioner, the world around them becomes white. I’m not sure how this plays into color symbolism, but it might show the hard truth of the situation. They feel blank, because they may have saved themselves, but they’ll still die in the end. It’s a bit hard to tell but it is a lovely short film.

I can't wait til the people who make all these stunning animated shorts create a full length animated film shown in cinemas worldwide. Absolutely stunning and powerful as always Gobelins 😍

when you realise the dead women on the steps were the ones who tried to run away :(

Si jamais des Français passe par cette animation ne vous fait elle pas penser a l'Atlantide sur certains points ?

I was Not looking for this, but I’m very appreciative that the algorithm for sending it my way. This was Extremely emotional! This made me feel so many emotions in such a small timeframe. FABULOUS 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

I love the fact that the girl with the tail was ready and so calm about this but the scream of her friend let her break through the manipulation

I like how you stylized the nudity to be less explicit without butchering its essence. It's a great compromise and it fits the aesthetic beautifully.

I seriously did not know what to expect. I was kept in suspense and constantly surprised. The animation and lighting are perfect. Very nice!

I'd watch a full movie in this style. Stunning in every sense of the word!