After being struck by a 150-ton meteorite, Henry discovers he has been displaced exactly 91 centimeters from himself. He must now navigate the world at a permanent offset — reaching for door handles that are just out of alignment, sitting in chairs slightly to the left of where he appears to be. As the displacement grows, so does his isolation.
Editorial Perspective
Jeremy Clapin — who would later direct the acclaimed feature I Lost My Body — delivers one of the most original metaphors for depression and alienation ever committed to animation. The 91-centimeter displacement is absurd, precise, and devastatingly recognizable to anyone who has ever felt “off” from their own life. The pencil-sketch aesthetic reinforces the feeling of instability, as if the character himself might be erased at any moment.
Where to Watch
Available on Vimeo. Clapin’s later feature I Lost My Body is on Netflix for those who want to trace his artistic evolution.
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