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21/05/2014 Drama, Animation 0h 8m
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Overview

'You want to put her in a home; you tell her; tell her now!' hisses one brother to the other. But Mother won't go, and their own lives quickly unravel as she clings to life. Director Daisy Jacobs uses two-metre-high painted characters in full-size sets to tell the stark and darkly humorous tale of caring for an elderly relative. The Bigger Picture is quite simply the most innovative animated short you will see this year.

  1. Daisy Jacobs

    Director, Writer

  2. Jennifer Majka

    Writer

Top billed cast

  1. Anne Cunningham

  2. Christopher Nightingale

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Reviews

A review by CinemaSerf
Written by CinemaSerf on 2026-04-06
This is something quite discomforting about this animation as it shows us a side of family that is bound to resonate with many people watching. It is two siblings who are in the kitchen arguing about what is best for their ageing mother. One recommends putting her into care, the other won't hear of it - and knows that neither would she. The thing is, it's the one who is reluctant (Richard) who is also the one who cares both physically and emotionally for his mum whilst the other (Nick) cares, but more on an arms-length basis. Gradually she begins to fade away, and ends up in hospital - but mig...read the rest
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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$0.00

Revenue
$0.00

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