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Hecate

2015 · 1 min

A brief, hypnotic burst of movement and transformation that feels like a ritual unfolding in a single breath.

Directed by
Marine Varguy, Maïlis Colombie
Genres
Animation
Overview
Two young women. One of them symbolizes peacefulness, the other is full of aggressive energy. Together they break the boundaries of their bodies to set their inner powers free, by transforming themselves through a tribal dance. HECATE has found its inspiration with the rhythm of Kenji Kawai's music for "Ghost in the Shell 2, Innocence", for whom this exercise is a tribute.

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Directed by
Marine Varguy, Maïlis Colombie
Genres
Animation
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Tone
  • eeriestrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • darkstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • identity
  • freedom
  • gender
  • art
Places
None
Era
timeless
Audience
teen
Form
  • animated
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language none
  • Violence mild
  • Sex none
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action3
Horror2
Humour0
Realism2
Romance1
Tension4
Darkness4
Complexity4
Emotional weight4

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Details

Genres
animation
Directed by
Marine Varguy, Maïlis Colombie, Estelle Hocquet, Catherine Manesse
Runtime
1 min
Country
France

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