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Rocks

Original title: Das Rad
  • 2001
  • 8m
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
2.2K
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Rocks (2001)
Stop Motion AnimationAnimationComedyFantasyShort

Apparently, rocks are having conversations all around us, but they talk very, very slowly...Apparently, rocks are having conversations all around us, but they talk very, very slowly...Apparently, rocks are having conversations all around us, but they talk very, very slowly...

  • Directors
    • Chris Stenner
    • Arvid Uibel
    • Heidi Wittlinger
  • Writers
    • Chris Stenner
    • Arvid Uibel
    • Heidi Wittlinger
  • Stars
    • Rainer Basedow
    • Michael Habeck
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    • IMDb RATING
    7.6/10
    2.2K
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Chris Stenner
      • Arvid Uibel
      • Heidi Wittlinger
    • Writers
      • Chris Stenner
      • Arvid Uibel
      • Heidi Wittlinger
    • Stars
      • Rainer Basedow
      • Michael Habeck
    • 19User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 8 wins & 1 nomination total

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    Rainer Basedow
      Michael Habeck
      Michael Habeck
        • Directors
          • Chris Stenner
          • Arvid Uibel
          • Heidi Wittlinger
        • Writers
          • Chris Stenner
          • Arvid Uibel
          • Heidi Wittlinger
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        • Trivia
          The short film was released a year after writer/director Arvid Uibel's passing. The film is dedicated to him.
        • Crazy credits
          Before even the opening credits, a title says "Für Arvid," a dedication to Arvid Uibel who died in 2000.
        • Connections
          Featured in The Animation Show (2003)

        User reviews19

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        8/10

        True art

        They say that good art is something that once seen changes one's perspective forever. If so this short qualifies. Once you see it you'll always be a bit aware of the rock's perspective of time.

        Bravo on an really well-conceived short film.
        • Havan_IronOak
        • Dec 19, 2003
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        Details

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        • Release date
          • 2001 (Germany)
        • Country of origin
          • Germany
        • Official site
          • official site (Germany)
        • Language
          • German
        • Also known as
          • The Wheel
        • Production company
          • Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg
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        • Runtime
          8 minutes
        • Color
          • Color
        • Sound mix
          • Dolby SR
        • Aspect ratio
          • 1.66 : 1

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