Time Out (original title Aeg Maha) is a 1984 Estonian animated short film. It was directed by Priit Pärn and produced by Tallinnfilm.

Plot

The film is about a cat who loses his time, trying to do many things simultaneously and fails at everything. After that, time breaks apart, and he travels to the world of the infinite absurd. In the end, all returns to its place and problems.

Time Out (1984 film)

Production

The director himself uses his own hands in the "time breaks up" scene. The ship's name "Julia" is an author-related easter egg, linking to his previous cartoon "Triangle". The statue was supposed to be Vladimir Lenin, but of course was censored.

Time Out (1984 film)

Reception

The film was given a 1985 Varna World Animation Film Festival award.

Time Out (1984 film)

References

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1984 films

1984 animated films

1984 short films

1980s animated short films

Animated films about cats

Estonian animated short films

Estonian animated films