The House of Small Cubes - Recommendations

valondar says...

Each of these short works are fabulously animated, are silent and set in a quaintly odd environment, and are capable of surprising emotional depth - particularly La Maison en Petits Cubes, though Tortov Roddle has more instances of charming beauty. It's pretty obvious they were both made by the same studio and director and I think anyone who liked one will enjoy the other.

cassiesheepgirl says...

One of the first things to mention is that both Tortov Roddle and Maison are exquisitely animated. Also neither of them rely on verbal communication, which is a refreshing change. If you liked the emotive quality and the subtle, slow-paced plot of one of these, then definitely watch the other

reccaphoenix says...

Quiet, experimental, artsy, wordless little films - but with quite a lot to say. Surreal, fantastic, organic - these films share a similar sense of wonder and relaxation.

Omurqi says...

Both The Diary of Tortov Roddle and La Maison en Petits Cubes have the same very particular and charming artstyle, and manage to get across similar emotions in a considerably short period of time. Although the tones are a little different (melancholy in Maison, wonder about all kinds of sightings in Tortov), they are presented in a very similar way. If you loved one of these gems, definitely give the other a watch too!

AirCommodore says...

The Diary of Tortov Roddle and La Maison en Petits Cubes (aside from having long names) both feature silent protagonists in unique settings paired with a wood-block-esque style and a heavy dose of whimsy.

RunRynRynRun says...

Both Tsumiki No Ie and The Diary of Tortov Roddle, have similar animation and music that helps to set the tone for the strange worlds that they are set in. Both tell deep stories and although The Diary of Tortov Roddle speaks in metaphor more than Tsumiki No Ie, they are both very similar in delivery and content.

 

sothis says...

Diary of Tortov Roddle and Maison are two beautifully-animated anime that rely solely on visuals and sound to portray their stories. While Diary's adventure takes places in islands and fantastical destinations, Maison's takes place through the memories of an old man. Both are wonderful watches.

FullmetalDragon says...

Both shorts have similar animation styles, and the same chill and oddly creepy even though there's nothing wrong feel to them. 

AirCommodore says...

Another atmospheric and occasionally melancholic short silent film set amongst lots and lots of water.

coffeebreath says...

Two bittersweet shorts. No dialogue. WATER. Memories. Nostalgia. Soft animation. Soft music. Go!

chii says...

Both shorts give off a sad feeling set to tender music but no speaking of the characters is needed to get the point across. Water is a theme in both shorts and they give off a very melancholic feel looks wise. Check em out!

sothis says...

La Maison and Rain Town are two very bittersweet and touching tales that are told without dialogue. Sad, but beautiful.

Nicknames says...

Both are short, melancholic, and atmospheric silent films which share the same vibes. So if you liked one go ahead and check the other.

hamletsmage says...

Both of these anime are short, melancholy, and take place in a world that has way more water than ours. With few to no words, limited cast, and soft music, these are pretty similar. If you liked one, you can watch the other in the time it would take you to watch a single episode of a regular-length anime. 

YariMari says...

They are both short, non-dialogue animes that give of the same sad vibe. The animation is also different from how it usually looks in anime. I think you should give them both a go if you want to see something different and touching.

Hutai says...

Both are very short and have no dialogues. But they have a wonderful story, with a bit of melancholy or sadness. Great simbolism, breath taking and very fitting music.

JESSETHEBUSH says...

Both are silent films that are quite emotional in a way that make you think. Both deal with loneliness. Both have a similar feel and execution (mostly due to them both being silent films). Both have unusual yet interesting animation.

SpanglishJC says...

Two films, one a feature length and the other a short film. Both nominated at the academy awards (if you care about that sort of thing) with Le Maison even winning in its category.

Two exemplary films on how to tell a story without needing to use any dialogue to set things up.

ChalamiuS says...

Both of these movies deliver their rather emotional messages without using any dialogue at all.

Nicknames says...

Both shows are a perfect example of how to tell a story with no dialogue at all. Both are quite beatiful and emotional, so if you liked one you should definitely check the other.

valondar says...

Both of these shorts show old men melancholically remembering their youth - and each are surprisingly sympathetic and touching in their depiction of these men, La Maison en Petits Cubes especially so.

cassiesheepgirl says...

Both La Maison en Petit Cubes and Man and Whale deal heavily with nostalgia. In both cases the protagonist is an old man looking back over events in his life. While this is dealt with in more detail in la Maiso en Petits Cubes, if you enjoyed one of these, then definitely watch the other, especially when both are also beautifully animated.

RunRynRynRun says...

If you were touched by Ano Hana or Tsumiki No Ie ,then I think you will be touched by the other. Both are different in length and they are animated differently. But, they both deal with feelings of wanting to go back to the past, because you have lost something dear to you.

 

hirtenmaina says...

Though both are made in different style, they share the same topic: memories of the passed away close people. The difference is, how characters deal with this loss. Both are quite sentimental, well-made drama about losses and loneliness.

ArtisanKirei says...

Though the two have very different storylines they both have less mainstream artstyles and use music to put across a very emotive effect.

Both give off a very art-house elegant feel which is suited to viewers who liked one or the other for its unique style. 

In short, if you like the art and music from one - the other is worth a watch too.

Theta says...

These are 2 of the better short films ever made.  Beautiful and artistic animation round out compelling and poignant stories. These are must watch and if you liked one, I'm sure you'll like the other.

AirCommodore says...

Another short, emotionally-charged, dialogue-less anime about ageing/relationships/the passage of time.

sothis says...

Two short, heartwarming and sad tales of a couple who grew old together. If you liked one, you'd definitely appreciate the other, just grab a box of tissues.

sothis says...

Two sad shorts about one man's - or robot's - nostalgia of watching a loved one grow old and die, in a post-apocalyptic type setting. La Maison is the far superior of the two animation-wise, but both will tug at the heartstrings to varying degrees.

Kari5 says...

In both of these shots, it only takes a few minutes to completely break your heart. I cried watching both. If you liked one, grab a tissue and check out the other.

Hutai says...

Both are very short, but have a very nice art style and music. And both have a story about old love and memories about it. 

FullmetalDragon says...

Both are bittersweet shorts with little to no dialogue, that can somehow reduce you to tears in the span of a few minutes. 

FriendlyDemon says...

Both are cute, heart throbbing shorts that will make your eyes watery.

Shashinkan is about work life and La Maison en Petits Cubes is a reflection on life in general.

Sianeka says...

Both Shashinkan and La Maison en Petits Cubes are short animations, without words, that will grab you right where your heart resides.  Both are reflections upon life and memories, and are poignant and beautiful.  If you enjoyed either one, I highly recommend you check the other out!

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