Okay, this is just plain super-beautiful.

 

I Lived on the Moon is a short-form animation by Yannick Puig. 

 

It combines CG, stop-motion animation (simulated using After Effects,) scratchy film grain, and deep, powerful archetypal imagery to create a world of sad beauty and swirling nostalgia.

 

The muted tones and shadowy landscape speak strongly of the eastern european visual tradition, but Mr. Puig appears to be French.

 

Watch it and be amazed at the power of individual vision.

 

The entire video is available on the site - it takes a little while to download. The site shares lots of interesting tidbits about his creative process, tools, and influences.