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Uncle

Tío

Juan José Medina, Mexico, 2021

13 mins

9.2 / 10 (948)

1

Animation Short

Synopsis

On his first day of work as a miner, Martin, a cocky teenager, will learn the importance of rituals and respect for ancestors.

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A miniature marvel of stop-motion animation from Mexico, this allegorical horror establishes an entrancing tone in just a few minutes. Director Juan José Medina makes the most of a mine’s scary potential with the sinister production design, including an unforgettable monster lurking in the caverns.

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