When a liberal idea emerges in a tyranny ruled society, power and wealth unite to bring it down..
Frans Masereel, Berthold Bartosch
France
Is this for you? If you're into stuff that feels like it was etched directly onto your brain with a rusty needle, you’ll dig The Idea. It’s a 1932 animation that makes most modern CGI look like a plastic toy set. If you need banter, upbeat music, or a clear-cut hero who smiles, skip this. You will probably find it drab...
Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Berthold Bartosch
Hal Roach
Community
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"Is this for you? If you're into stuff that feels like it was etched directly onto your brain with a rusty needle, you’ll dig The Idea. It’s a 1932 animation that makes most modern CGI look like a plastic toy set. If you need banter, upbeat music, or a clear-cut hero who smiles, skip this. You will probably find it drab and maybe a little too aggressive with its shadows. The whole thing is basically a fight between a little glowing ball of light and a bunch of faceless, blocky figures in top hat..."
