I Lost My Body

Film is a means to say things that cannot be communicated through any other medium. The latest proof of which is this animated film, a geyser of creative, screenwriting and directing ideas, formally, content-wise and emotionally captivating, unpredictable, thought out in detail and, in short, beautiful and amazing. The film presents a story about coping with loss on a mental and physical level and takes place on two levels; in the first level, we follow the story of the protagonist, a pizza delivery man in love, and in the other we witness the surreal and suspenseful odyssey of his accidentally severed hand that comes to life and decides to find its owner. This impressive, intense and sharply original film is always one step ahead of the audience, cleverly plays with individual motifs, specific images and narrative structure and precisely, with ease, humour, but also a large portion of sadness, fulfils a unique and distinctive vision that will completely captivate you and, as a bonus, will teach you to really be aware of your hands and appreciate them. (2019-10-10)

Whenever I hit a rough patch of underwhelming movies and start doubting my cinephile passion, I’ll rewatch I Lost My Body. This film is a powerful reminder of why cinema holds such a vital place in my life. It's an incredibly strong piece of art that struck me so deeply that even thinking about it brings back a flood of emotions. Just a snippet of Dan Levy's mesmerizing soundtrack gives me goosebumps. I Lost My Body embodies the immense power of film when crafted by talented artists with unique visions and fresh ideas. (2019-11-15)

Somehow I’m unable to get rid of a notion that whenever I come across a nice adult animated movie lately there are French animators involved. It almost looks like there is a wave of creators in France who are full of ideas and aren’t afraid to use them. I Lost My Body is exactly the type of adult animated movie that has great music, very nice animation and many interesting ideas. With its premise this movie goes into the realm of the abstract, and therefore it is necessary to watch what is happening on the screen. As Dzeyna wrote on this site, weird but in some way really interesting. (2020-07-15)

Grab is a truly remarkable film that captivates the viewer with its unconventional, raw and melancholic theme. A hand searches for its "master", while the "master" has a life crisis and at the same time experiences deep feelings for a librarian. A sometimes bizarre sequence of events unfolds to the sound of a haunting musical score, leading to a (un)satisfying ending. Personally, I had a hard time relating to the character of Naoufel, who, due to his childhood indiscretion and later adult inattention, finds himself in a precarious situation (almost through his own fault) – perhaps a harsh judgement on the protagonist on my part, but it just felt that way. Regardless, it doesn't change the fact that this is a solidly made piece that deserves attention. (2020-02-06)

A captivatingly enchanting tactile elegy that is hooked in the heart in a way that does stay in your mind for a long time, if at all. It is difficult to say whether I more admire the self-confidence with which Clapin is not afraid to be original or the self-confidence of the execution and portrayal of such difficult-to-grasp feelings as melancholy, nostalgia, desolation, hope, loss and love. And to add another compliment, Levy's congenially hypnotic soundtrack should be mentioned, and then also... No, that would take too long. This is simply one of the movies of the decade. And no, there is nothing missing in the previous sentence; I really mean it. (2019-12-15)