Out of Frame

Out of Frame

2023 · 10 min · ★ 10.0 · Fantasy, Animation, Romance, Drama, Family

Trapped in their frames and monitored by a menacing curator, two paintings long to escape from the art gallery's white walls. As the paintings lock eyes across the room, an unspoken connection between them sets the stage for revolution. With a distinctive blend of live-action and animation, this short film by Evan Bode employs surreal metaphor to explore ideas about power, resistance, queer identity, visibility, and liberation from constructed borders.

Directed by Evan Bode · Written by Evan Bode

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