When someone says ‘Chinese Animation’, what images directly come to mind?

I actually drew a blank on this too but a new 16 minute animation titled ‘See Through’ (or for a more direct translation “打，打个大西瓜” – “Hit, Hit the Big Watermelon“) has recently appeared on Youtube and made a splash in the motherland. (That’s China, not Britain).

‘See Through’ is beautifully animated and has been in the works for over three and a half years – that’s the amount of time sole creator ‘Jokelate’ spent on creating the short film. Although it’s main theme carries a strong anti-war message, it’s sense of humour reminds one of Stephen Chow’s earlier works and the late 80’s- early 90’s Chinese film scene.

It’s definitely worth checking out.

Part 1

Part 2

-The Raving Lunatik

Tags: animation, Jokelate, See Through
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