Ninety-Five Senses

One of the short films nominated for this year's Oscars under the animation category is Jared and Jerusha Hess' "Ninety-Five Senses," an animated monologue featuring an elderly man recounting some of his earliest life experiences regarding each of his five senses. It starts off rather innocently but takes an unexpected turn that intensifies the impact of the monologue. The film is beautifully written, with perfect clarity for audience reaction, gracefully leading us through a roller-coaster of emotions. It's a well-made short film and one that I'm glad has received one of the highest recognitions it could get.