Coda

This is a lovely short film snubbed by the Oscars. It features Death, as a very tall, womanly figure with a mask. The imagery on the bench reminds me of "My Neighbor Totoro". The film deals with existentialism, death, and rebirth in a beautiful and creative way, exploring the human soul's desire to want more and more.

A drunken man stumbles out of a club when he is struck by a car and instantly killed. As a crowd gathers, his spirit continues its stumbling journey home – with Death following close behind, to collect him up.

There is an almost perfect calm stillness to this short film that it builds very well in the first half, then delivers on in the second half. The narrative is as simple as it sounds; a man sits with Death before the end comes, however it is the manner and tone of delivery that makes this animated film impact as it does. The tone is very thoughtful and calming, so while there is bargaining and fear of death (and Death) it is done in such a way that it captures the feeling of appreciating life and experiencing the beauty of it. This unfolds in particular in the second half, where the images and ideas are really very touching with their simplicity – not their simplicity in terms of what happens, but more the base feelings of the man and how easily they are connected to. We hear of this base fear and need in regard to the oft-told story of soldiers crying out for their mothers as they lie on the battlefield, and this short connects to that, but does so stripped of the emotional side of the fear, or the desperation at least.

The animation adds to this feeling, by having a great flow and design. It moves very smoothly and is very creative in what it shows and how it shows it; the first half is good but in particular the second half is very strong. It a very delicate film, with a simple idea, but it is surprisingly affecting, with a good understanding of the fear of death, and of the desire for more time and what we would do with it.

...to questions defining us. to fears, expectations, need of discover and understand than you live. and that does "Coda" more than a good film. but a ball of nostalgia and fragments of past, clear definition of life purpose, meet with sounds and flavors and dreams and new beginnings and roots/fruits of a new chance. it is one of the most useful animations. and this does it real special. like the sound of voice of grand father after the end of a fairy tale preserving yourself as character of it.

Simply animation-no faces on most Eric Carle-like drunk leaves bar and is hit by car...soul gets up and walks away..he's dead very surreal.

Irish

"Coda" is a very unusual and surreal animated short...and it's also most unique.

When the story begins, a drunk guy stumbles in front of a car and is killed. Soon, his soul leaves his body, meets Death and then has some surreal experiences...becoming a baby, meeting his dead family members and more.

The film has 'art film' written all over it...the sort of movie that does well at film festivals but probably will never be seen by all that many people. This isn't a complaint...more just about what sort of short it is.

Overall, thought provoking and unusual....with VERY simple animation (many characters don't even have faces) but which works fine with this sort of them and style.

A beauty of an animated short film. Yes simplicity, ingenuity and thoughtful message is extraordinary. It's worth every second. There is no doubt that it is a short that makes you think about what you are doing for your life. Alan Holly surprises with a phenomenal story and very rich in feedback.

Coda joins those super cool shorts in wealth of knowledge, reflecting the importance of life and the stalking of death, giving that focus that it is always present and everywhere.

A simple but interesting animation in the way it manages to impact each color tone in the scenes. Being very variable and that catches you in any drawing. Furthermore, adapting to the feelings reflected by our human protagonist.

The importance of our lives is just around the corner. Coda is a reflection of that. Many people waste it in the wrong places or with the wrong people who do not encourage you to move forward. The short film has its great essence because it reflects every aspect of the people by color and what they do, all with the aim of making you understand who you are with.

In addition to this, the way you lived that opportunity, each of your steps, what you managed to do and especially if in the end you were a mediocre being. Reflection is for the best and giving your best, taking care of yourself so as not to fall into the hands of the protagonist.

Many souls in the world that are lost due to sin. This short is an example of this.