Mid Air

About This Movie

So, ‘Mid Air’ is this intriguing short from Vera Neubauer, and it dives into a surreal world that’s just dripping with a unique atmosphere. You get this sense of weightlessness and freedom, and it really plays with the concept of flying but in a very abstract way. The animation style has this hand-drawn charm that adds to its dreamlike quality. The pacing feels almost meditative, which is a nice contrast to the often frenetic nature of animated shorts. It’s definitely distinct for its time, pushing some boundaries in terms of visuals and themes—exploring flight not just as a physical act but as a metaphor for liberation. Really a piece that stands apart from the more commercial stuff of the era.

Short film by Vera NeubauerSurreal animation styleExplores themes of flight and freedom