description La Maison en Petits Cubes Overview
In a flooded town where the waters are ever-rising, an old man must constantly build new floors onto his home in order to keep dry. But when his favorite smoking pipe falls into the watery abyss beneath him, he dives into the depths of not only his house, but memories of years past. Tsumiki no Ie is a short film about the everlasting effect of time on one's life—how it can swallow the past entirely, and how one must learn to continue moving forward despite what has already happened.
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Why does the old man dive underwater in La Maison en Petits Cubes?
He dives down after dropping his pipe into the submerged lower floors of his house. Each level he passes brings back memories of his wife, family, and earlier life before the water rose.
How long is La Maison en Petits Cubes?
It is a short film of about 12 minutes. That compact runtime is part of why it works as a wordless memory piece rather than a full feature.
Who directed La Maison en Petits Cubes?
The film was directed by Kunio Kato, with music by Kenji Kondo. It was released in 2008.
Did La Maison en Petits Cubes win an Oscar?
Yes. It won Best Animated Short Film at the 81st Academy Awards, held in 2009.
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