Study Task 6 - Non Fiction Animation

The style of animation in this trailer stood out to me as I appreciate how you can feel the weight behind each stroke. I feel this adds another layer to the story they are documenting as the outline seems more genuine and personal, as though someone has inked each frame as apposed to a cleaner style. (Israel 2008)



This documentary is very personal and emotional. I believe the use of sound and the use of shapes, particularly at the beginning, set the atmosphere of the animation, as well as the muted blue tones seen throughout. (Sweden 2014)



I believe discussing topics that are considered taboo in a more light-hearted and humorous manner is a tactical way of shedding a light on more controversial subjects. The use of sound and visuals in this documentary I feel makes the viewer more willing to listen to the message. (Canada 2016)



I like the use of mixed media in this documentary as it proves that you can tell a story multiple ways. (Palestine/ France/ Canada 2014)



I like the visuals in this animation and the catchy jingle they sing throughout leaves a memorable impression in the audience's head. (USA 2017)



I feel if the animation style was too abstract, the audience wouldn't be able to connect very strongly to the history and if the documentary had been filmed using real life actors, the producers may have been forced to shy away from the more gruesome details of the accounts. So, by using a semi-realistic style within animation, they could not only portray the horrific accounts in detail however could also still evoke that emotional response from the audience as we can recognise the people behind the art. (New Zealand 2015)



I feel the use of colour (particularly the harsh red and deep blue) sets the tone of this animation and is able to further demonstrate the message within the story. (England/ China 2016)



The visuals in this documentary help the audience to ask the same questions being presented to them. (France 2013)



I believe the way in which this metaphor is presented in this documentary adds almost a fictitious element to this person's account which may entice a larger audience as it raises certain questions and gives the documentary more of it's own identity. (Germany 2014)



I like the limited colour palette in the animated sections and muted colours used throughout. This style of animation is also something that caught my attention. (Japan 2016)