How to Lose Everything: A Field Guide

About This Movie

So, 'How to Lose Everything: A Field Guide' is this intriguing collection of animated shorts that dives deep into personal loss, specifically through an Indigenous lens. The animation style is raw, almost like it's hand-crafted, which adds to the emotional weight of each story. You can really feel the heartache in the characters' journeys as they navigate the complexities of losing everything from a limb to relationships. The pacing varies, sometimes slow and contemplative, other times it’s more abrupt, reflecting the unpredictability of grief. What stands out is the way they handle such heavy themes with honesty and a touch of dark humor. It’s distinctive for its cultural context, making it both a personal and collective experience.

Animation style is hand-crafted and raw.Explores Indigenous perspectives on loss.Pacing reflects the unpredictability of grief.