D4 or E4?

About This Movie

‘D4 or E4?’ feels like stepping into a chess player’s psyche, doesn’t it? The animation is both eerie and beautiful, with the chessboard morphing into abstract visuals that pulsate with the players’ emotions. It’s a unique blend of documentary and art that really makes you think. The pacing is deliberate, allowing those moments of tension to really sink in. And it’s fascinating how this short doesn’t just show moves on a board but dives into the mental gymnastics of each player. The practical effects used to create those shifting shapes on the board are really striking, giving it an almost tactile quality. There’s a quiet intensity that lingers long after it’s over, which I find quite compelling.

Experimental animation styleFocuses on psychological aspectsUnique blend of documentary and art