An Ostrich Told Me the World Is Fake and I Think I Believe It

A playful, mind-bending stop-motion short that blends office satire with existential dread, making you question reality with a wink.

Directed by

Lachlan Pendragon

Genres

Animation, Comedy

Starring

Lachlan Pendragon, John Cavanagh, Michael Richard

Overview

When a young telemarketer is confronted by a mysterious talking ostrich, he learns that the universe is stop motion animation. He must put aside his dwindling toaster sales and focus on convincing his colleagues of his terrifying discovery. It's scary business living in a stop motion world, where your faces come off and a giant hand controls your every move.

How it feels

Absurd, satirical, eerie and light. Brisk and needs your attention.

About

Identity, isolation, work, rebellion

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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