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A Single Life is a 2014 Dutch animated short film created by the Utrecht-based animation studio Job, Joris & Marieke. The film, running approximately two minutes, centers on a woman who discovers a vinyl record that allows her to skip forward and backward through moments of her life. It was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film at the 87th Academy Awards in 2015. The film uses the studio's characteristic stylized 3D animation and tells its story without dialogue, relying on visual storytelling and the titular song.
Job, Joris & Marieke also created the Dutch animated feature A Mind Forever Voyaging.
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What is the plot of A Single Life?
A woman discovers a vinyl record that lets her skip forward and backward through moments of her life. The short turns that simple record-player mechanic into a compressed reflection on time and mortality.
How long is A Single Life?
The 2014 animated short runs for approximately two minutes. Its very short runtime matches the film's single-concept structure built around a magical vinyl record.
Who made A Single Life?
A Single Life was created by the Utrecht-based Dutch animation studio Job, Joris & Marieke. The film was released in 2014.
Did A Single Life receive major award recognition?
Yes, the film received an Academy Award nomination for animated short film. Its 2014 Dutch production and approximately two-minute runtime helped make it a notable example of concise animated storytelling.
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