IN-SHADOW - A Modern Odyssey - Animated Short Film
What it is
A 13-minute hand-animated short film that takes a symbolic journey through the unconscious, built around Carl Jung's idea of confronting the Shadow. It mixes 2D animation with spiritual and apocalyptic imagery.
Why Hacker News recommends it
Cited as a visual illustration of the Jungian shadow, including in arguments about national or collective shadows and conformity.
- 1 people recommended it
- 1 different months
- 0 strong recommendations
- first 2020, last 2021
What HN commenters said
“You may also like [2] In Shadow -”
Animated short suggested as related viewing on herd conformity and individuality.
quaintdev, 2021-08 · Recommendation · in “How to summon and sell your soul to Satan and other devils”
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Topics: animation, carl jung, short film, psychology, symbolism
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