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My Inspiration

The film director and animator: Jan Švankmajer

‘Jan Švankmajer explored informel, which later became an important part of the visual form of his animated films. In his film work, he created an unmistakable and quite specific style, determined primarily by a compulsively unorthodox combination of externally disparate elements.’ (Wikipedia)

As someone who has seen many works from Jan Švankmajer, the animation Food stands out as my favourite anime from him. I watched this animation 4 years ago, but I still remember the foley background and the whole animation. Jan Švankmajer’s Food is an extraordinary exploration of human desire, consumption, and the absurdity of existence, all wrapped in a surreal and visually striking package.

The animation Food is one of the most unique and unsettling experiences in the medium definitely. Though not a traditional anime, Švankmajer’s signature stop-motion style, combined with bizarre, almost grotesque imagery, gives the film an otherworldly quality that leaves a lasting impression.

Then I thought, could I also choose an old animation that its original sound track with more musical style, and then make a new version of this animation in my own style with more foley recording sound effects?