Bad_Seeds_(2021_film)

<i>Bad Seeds</i> (2021 film)

Bad Seeds (2021 film)

2021 Canadian film

Bad Seeds (French: Mauvaises herbes) is a Canadian animated short film, written, directed and animated by Claude Cloutier for the National Film Board of Canada.[1] The short had its international premiere at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival,[2] and won multiple awards for Best Animated Short Film in Calgary International Film Festival and the 2021 New York City Short Film Festival[3] and the Sommets du cinéma d'animation.[4][5] The film was shortlisted for the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film for the 94th Academy Awards.[6]

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Plot

Bad Seeds depicts a surreal modern-day fable where two carnivorous plants, who can change shape like chameleons change colours, would rather fight over flies than work together to survive.[7] Growth is intertwined with rivalry; evolution with competition, resulting in a startling conflict littered with references to historical figures, popular culture, board games, and more.[1]

Accolades

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References

  1. [1]
    Charlie Smith, "VIFF review: The NFB's "Bad Seeds/Mauvaises Herbes" shows the nasty side of plants and humans". The Georgia Straight, October 8, 2021.
  2. [2]
    Maxime Demers, "Un Québécois en lice à Annecy". Le Journal de Montréal, June 16, 2021.
  3. [3]
    "Three Acclaimed NFB Animated Shorts to Put on Your Radar". Animation World Network, December 6, 2021.
  4. [4]
    Amine Esseghir, "Mauvaises herbes de Claude Cloutier, le dessin animé de la vieille école". Métro, May 17, 2021.
  5. [5]
    "5 NFB Shorts Screening at 2021 Ottawa Animation Festival". Animation World Network, September 20, 2021.
  6. [6]
    Pete Hammond, "Oscars Shortlists Out: ‘No Time To Die’ And ‘Dune’ Lead Mentions; France’s Palme D’Or Winner Snubbed". Deadline Hollywood, December 21, 2021.
  7. [7]
    "Greed Propels a Surreal Battle in Delightful Animated Short Bad Seeds". Gizmodo. Retrieved 2022-01-23.
  8. [8]
    "‘Bad Seeds’ and ‘Affairs of the Art’ Lead LAAF 2021 Winners". Animation World Network, December 9, 2021.


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