Generally, in order to show a long span of time in a few seconds, everything is shown in a flash. However, Das Rad takes an alternate approach of showing time in two ways: one is the geologic time which keeps evolving rapidly, and the other is the real time, shown at intervals to get a perspective of the rocks that are ever-present. Two rock-pals, one who's short and more open-minded and the other who is stout and seems more deterrent are able see the evolution of mankind. The stout one, who is more averse to change gets lichen on his back and head constantly and seems irked by it. The short rock realizes the undertaking of development when he notices a wheel and is quite excited about it. But modernization can become a monster that threatens to destroy nature, and only an ice age can stop it. And so when civilization collapses, there is lichen once again all over.
Das Rad has an apt primitive background sound. The use of stop motion is surprisingly well done, with incessant movement in the grass to denote change. The short is slow at the beginning, especially till the point when the rock finds out about the wheel, but its a very novel concept that suggests the importance of change. Anything stagnant will develop lichen, but a surplus of development at the cost of nature may be detrimental to mankind. Unlike some other reviews, I didn't find this to be a 'life-changing' short but a nice concept with a good message. Also, ChubbChubbs! to me is an equally competent short. My rating: 7/10
Das Rad has an apt primitive background sound. The use of stop motion is surprisingly well done, with incessant movement in the grass to denote change. The short is slow at the beginning, especially till the point when the rock finds out about the wheel, but its a very novel concept that suggests the importance of change. Anything stagnant will develop lichen, but a surplus of development at the cost of nature may be detrimental to mankind. Unlike some other reviews, I didn't find this to be a 'life-changing' short but a nice concept with a good message. Also, ChubbChubbs! to me is an equally competent short. My rating: 7/10