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Iranian animation ‘Bug’ heads to Bulgarian festival
Produced by the Documentary and Experimental Film Center (DEFC), “Bug” examines the enduring influence of parents’ behaviors and responses on their children’s development, tracing the long-term effects of these interactions from early childhood to adulthood.
A production of 2024, the six-minute animation depicts a family of three that has recently moved in, and the little girl inspects the new home with curiosity, when a small cricket finds its way into their home as a surprise visitor. But with the father’s unexpected reaction, the child’s perspective begins to shift, turning a simple encounter into something far more unsettling.
The technique used in creating the animation is the multi-plane camera. It involves stacking three to six layers of glass with overlapping surfaces, while the camera is positioned at the top to create depth and a sense of perspective. For character animation, replacement faces are used, with multiple face designs crafted in different sizes to accommodate long shot, close-up, and medium shot. All materials are natural, including wood, fabric, and soil.