Blush

"Inspired by an epic true love story."

2021 0h 11m EN

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7.8

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7.6

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★7.8TMDB · 186★7.6IMDB · 2,555

AnimationRomanceScience FictionFamilyFantasy

Synopsis

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When a horticulturalist-astronaut crashes onto a desolate planet, he encounters an ethereal visitor and discovers the joy of building a new life—realizing the universe has delivered something astonishing.

“Inspired by an epic true love story.”

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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Joseph Mateo
Writers: Joseph Mateo, Nathan Greno, Anna Lencioni
Languages: No Language
Countries: United States of America, Spain

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RUNTIME

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Tight 11-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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Released 5 years ago.

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3 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: United States of America, Spain.

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4 / 8

ERA

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Joy Ngiaw. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Tim Mertens shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Inspired by an epic true love story.".

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt14460998 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Joseph Mateo directs. Joy Ngiaw scores. Tim Mertens cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America, Spain. Dialogue in No Language.

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Things worth knowing

1Tight 11-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 5 years ago.
3International production across 2 countries: United States of America, Spain.
4Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
5Original score by Joy Ngiaw. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Tim Mertens shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Marketing tagline: "Inspired by an epic true love story.".
8IMDB entry: tt14460998 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Original score: Joy Ngiaw
Editing: Tim Mertens
Production design: Noëlle Triaureau
Sound: Nia Hansen
Runtime: 11 min · 0h 11m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Original language: EN
Certification (US): PG
IMDB: Blush (2021)
IMDB rating: 7.6/10 · 2,555 votes
MPAA: PG

Awards

2 wins & 6 nominations total

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What people are saying

Renoir2021-10-01
★ 7/10
Lovely animated short film with a very personal storyline woven into a scifi-fantasy setting. Very nicely produced. Two notes: First, it covers one theme that could be difficult for some children. Second, do watch through the end of the credits.

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