This is a short from Adam Elliot, best known for Harvie Krumpet. There will be spoilers ahead:
Adam Elliot did a trilogy of shorts about his family, Uncle being the first one. By turns touching and humorous, his uncle's life is told with clear and genuine affection, even when discussing the tragedies. Uncle is an eccentric type, given to twisting pipe cleaners into spiders and fussing over crumpets and his pet chihuahua Reg.
His uncle's later life isn't an easy one and the tragedies are recounted in the same deadpan narrative style as are the comical bits. This can lend an air of cruelty to the material even when such is clearly not the intention of the author. His uncle ultimately winds up in an old-age home when it becomes clear he can no longer manage on his own. The short is funny and sad, but rewarding in the final analysis.
This short is available on DVD, both the Harvie Krumpet DVD and as part of The Animation Show, Volume 1 and is most recommended.
Adam Elliot did a trilogy of shorts about his family, Uncle being the first one. By turns touching and humorous, his uncle's life is told with clear and genuine affection, even when discussing the tragedies. Uncle is an eccentric type, given to twisting pipe cleaners into spiders and fussing over crumpets and his pet chihuahua Reg.
His uncle's later life isn't an easy one and the tragedies are recounted in the same deadpan narrative style as are the comical bits. This can lend an air of cruelty to the material even when such is clearly not the intention of the author. His uncle ultimately winds up in an old-age home when it becomes clear he can no longer manage on his own. The short is funny and sad, but rewarding in the final analysis.
This short is available on DVD, both the Harvie Krumpet DVD and as part of The Animation Show, Volume 1 and is most recommended.