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Miserable Miracle

Ryo Orikasa
2023 | 8 min
Directed by Japanese filmmaker Ryo Orikasa, the animated short Miserable Miracle was inspired by Henri Michaux’s book of poetry and drawings of the same name. Masterful in both vision and execution, the film explores the limits of language and perception, creating dazzling connections between sound, meaning, shapes and movement. Propelling viewers beyond the page, guided by Tony Robinow’s feverish voiceover, the poems map the human psyche to the very edges of alienation and transcendence.

Awards and distinctions

  • Prix expérimental du jury
    Festival international d'animation Ciné court animé, Roanne
    2024
  • Grand Prize for Short Animation
    International Animation Festival, Ottawa
    2023