Jul 7, 2013

The Day I Killed My Best Friend (NSFW)



Antonio J. Busto Algarin, who goes by the monicker of 'Busto' just recently released his visually striking short film, dealing with some rather risqué issues executed in an absolutely demented, experimental visual style. Animated using a mix of live action and truly abstract, straight ahead animation, the entire feel of this short really brings me back to the work of David O' Reilly, who accomplished a similar effect in the 3D realm with The External World. Synopsis below, followed by a potentially even more disturbing making of, which isn't what it seems either.

Regla is a nine-year-old girl, whose only friend is imaginary. Regla hates bath time and always has to be ordered to do it. However, she usually gets rid of her bath water without her mother knowing. One day Regla and her indulgent imaginary friend are forced to confront the sudden arrival of her first menstruation and the problems that come with it.

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