Melody of a Stony Time
TANIMURA Izumi
Unable to bear the death of his beloved dog, the old man brings it back to life. His dog becomes a monster and swallows him. Inside, the old man is forced to face his memories and the meaning of his life.
Behind the Scenes
What inspired you to create this work?
The inspiration came from wanting to redo a work that had been unfinished for several years. I incorporated themes that interested me at the time, such as the flow of time and views on life and death.
What difficulties did you face?
I tried incorporating stop-motion into 2D animation and focused on materials like stones and dog fur.
What did you try or do differently this time compared to your past work?
I tried incorporating stop-motion into 2D animation and focused on materials like stones and dog fur.
What is your next goal?
I'm interested in dementia and stones, so I want to create works using those as themes. Also, I enjoyed making stop-motion puppets, so I'd like to try making figurines.