Reflectnew animated short film Shorts Circuita program of experimental mini-films designed for Disney+, has been causing a stir on the platform since it went online in September, US media report.
Audiences were moved by the story of a young dancer named Bianca, an overweight teenager with confidence issues. The film was praised for its portrayal of an overweight heroine, a rare occurrence in animation.
“That’s my Ariel”
“I don’t think you get it but this is my Ariel,” said one TikTok user. “Disney+, you moved me.” “I needed this movie when I was 16 when I stopped dancing, because I didn’t want to be fat in class anymore. I’m glad the new generation has that,” she added. a user on Twitter.
“When people see the short film, I hope they feel better about themselves and feel empowered to face life’s challenges,” director Hillary Bradfield told CNN. “Sometimes you have to go into the dark to get better. That’s what makes good things so beautiful.”
For several years, the Disney animation division has been paying close attention to the diversity of its productions. In 2020, Drunk it became Pixar’s first film with a black hero character. Avalonia the strange journey, due out soon, features a black, gay hero. A first in Disney history.
Shorts Circuit is a program similar to SparkShortsa series of short films from Pixar that tackles topics as varied as autism and features critically acclaimed films such as Circle (2020) or Outside (2020).
Source: BFM TV
