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First of all, this is not an animated movie. Unless you think of animation as two similar but different shapes of a body joined together by a computer animation, and than put in a loop. Secondly there is no story. Only music, roughly incorporated into the scenes that are endlessly repeating. If someone making an animated film wants so spare on animation costs, this is the film he or she should look up for. At the end, I could easily retell what was going on, but if you should ask me about motivation the characters had, the overall plot, I would then remain silent. The "artyness" of this film just pokes your eyes out. Definitely a must-not-see!

Thrill seekers and those with vanishingly short attention spans should avoid this film. Folks who enjoy art and dreamlike stories will enjoy it. It invokes the format of a dream very effectively to engage viewers in their own relation to dreaming. We need more of this kind of media. The choice to avoid language is an important part of how the film becomes evocative. Its simplicity is deceptive, for it can draw from the viewer a 'deep,' lasting, and contemplative response. (There, I avoided flaming the previous incredibly obtuse comment.) In some ways the work is a platform for bringing its art and music to the fore, and the animation and story are containers for that: the colors, art, and music all work together excellently. The film won several awards, and appreciative reviews.

This film is full of simple yet ethereal beauty! Every frame could be a painting in itself, the animation is airy and unique overflowing with a bright rainbow of colors. This is truly a spiritual journey into the great mystery of the unknown. The exquisite animation transports you to a dreamlike realm and captivates your attention (at least those who are patient enough to allow the imagery to work its magic). There is no dialog, but the music paints an enchanting underwater story. The hypnotic scenes are strong and overladen with metaphors. " De Profundis" is a ode to the powers of love and death, synchronicity, and dreams, if you are interested in philosophy or an animation buff this is definitely a must see!