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We Can't Live Without Cosmos is a 2015 Russian animated short film directed by Konstantin Bronzit. The story follows two friends, designated as 1203 and 1204, who aspire to become cosmonauts. They successfully complete their training and are selected for a mission, but tragedy strikes when communication is lost with 1203's spacecraft, implying his death in space. The film portrays the emotional impact of this loss on 1204, who is unable to cope with the grief and remains in his spacesuit, leading to a surreal conclusion where he is seen drifting through space.
The film's narrative is built around themes of friendship and loss, using animation to convey deep emotional experiences. The imagery of the two friends in their spacesuits and the haunting final scene where 1204 drifts suitless in space emphasizes the bond they shared and the profound effects of their aspirations. The film has received critical acclaim and numerous awards, including a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film at the 88th Academy Awards.
Why Watch
- •See the emotional bond between two aspiring cosmonauts.
- •Find out how grief is portrayed in a unique animated style.
- •Meet the characters 1203 and 1204 in their quest for space.
Did You Know
•The film was directed by Konstantin Bronzit and released in 2015.
•It was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film in 2016.
•The film won the Grand Prize at the Animafest Zagreb in 2015.
•1203 and 1204 are the designated numbers of the two main characters.
Perfect For
Animation enthusiastsFans of Russian cinemaSpace exploration lovers