The Death of a Star Is Such a Beautiful Thing

About This Movie

So, 'The Death of a Star Is Such a Beautiful Thing' is a really intriguing piece. It’s all done in animation on this scrap 35mm black and white film, which gives it this gritty, nostalgic feel. The pacing is quite meditative—like it really wants you to soak in the visuals and contemplate the themes of mortality and transformation. You get this surreal atmosphere throughout, as the dying star is depicted in these abstract, fluid animations. There’s something poetic about the way it combines the cosmic with the very human experience of loss. The practical effects, if you can call them that in an animated context, really shine. A unique watch for anyone into experimental animation or just looking for something that makes you think.

Visually compelling in black and whiteExplores deep themes of loss and transformationA slow, contemplative watch