Fracture

About This Movie

Fracture (1977) is a fascinating short animated piece that dives deep into surrealism, showcasing the Brizzi Brothers' unique style before they went on to work with Disney. The film is hauntingly atmospheric, with a blend of vivid colors and dreamlike sequences that evoke a sense of unease and wonder. Pacing feels deliberate, almost meditative, allowing each frame to linger and resonate. The themes of broken realities and fragmented perceptions are explored through inventive practical effects and striking character designs. You can definitely see the seeds of their later, more commercial works here, but this early foray stands apart in its raw, experimental approach to animation. It’s a little gem that intrigues as much as it confounds.

Surreal animation styleThemes of broken realitiesEarly work of the Brizzi Brothers