Personal City

About This Movie

Personal City is this bizarre little gem from 1990 that’s kind of hard to categorize. It’s got this surreal animation style that really sets the tone—like a fever dream where the rules of reality bend. The pacing is erratic, but it adds to the disorienting vibe, almost like you're wandering through someone's subconscious. The protagonist, who starts off dealing with the aftermath of bad potato salad, finds himself in this personal space that’s both oddly intimate and uncomfortable. The visuals are striking; there’s a heavy use of practical effects that gives it a raw, tactile feel. It’s not about conventional storytelling, more like an exploration of themes like discomfort and personal boundaries. Definitely something that sticks with you in an unusual way.

Striking animation styleSurreal atmosphereThemes of discomfort and exploration