Short _hot_: Sally Animated

Most animated films strive to bridge this valley, smoothing out imperfections to make characters appealing (think Disney or Pixar). Sally , conversely, builds its home in the bottom of the valley. The character design is asymmetrical; her eyes may be glassy and unblinking, her movements jerky and mimetic of stop-motion animation, even if rendered digitally. This aesthetic choice serves a dual purpose:

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By the time the old man returns, the house is a labyrinth of paper. Sally has literally unspooled her entire consciousness across every surface. The final shot—the man holding a single strip of tape that reads "Was I good?"—is a gut-punch that defines the as a masterpiece of tragic sci-fi. Most animated films strive to bridge this valley,

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