Scratch (Triptych 3)

About This Movie

Scratch (Triptych 3) is an intriguing exploration of animation through a very tactile process. The director, whose identity remains a mystery, brings a personal touch to the art of scratching directly on film, reviving a technique that had been dormant for 15 years. The film is a collage of thirty-one short loops, initially shared as GIFs, which gives it this fragmented, almost modular feel. The pacing feels deliberately disjointed, creating an atmosphere that’s reflective, yet playful. The visuals pop with texture, and there's this raw energy in the practical effects that digital just can’t replicate. It’s distinct in how it melds the old with the new, channeling nostalgia while forging a new path in animation.

Animation that revives scratching on filmDeliberately disjointed pacingRaw energy in practical effects