I Lost My Body

A captivatingly enchanting tactile elegy that is hooked in the heart in a way that does stay in your mind for a long time, if at all. It is difficult to say whether I more admire the self-confidence with which Clapin is not afraid to be original or the self-confidence of the execution and portrayal of such difficult-to-grasp feelings as melancholy, nostalgia, desolation, hope, loss and love. And to add another compliment, Levy's congenially hypnotic soundtrack should be mentioned, and then also... No, that would take too long. This is simply one of the movies of the decade. And no, there is nothing missing in the previous sentence; I really mean it. (12/14/2019)

Somehow I’m unable to get rid of a notion that whenever I come across a nice adult animated movie lately there are French animators involved. It almost looks like there is a wave of creators in France who are full of ideas and aren’t afraid to use them. I Lost My Body is exactly the type of adult animated movie that has great music, very nice animation and many interesting ideas. With its premise this movie goes into the realm of the abstract, and therefore it is necessary to watch what is happening on the screen. As Dzeyna wrote on this site, weird but in some way really interesting. (07/15/2020)

Film is a means to say things that cannot be communicated through any other medium. The latest proof of which is this animated film, a geyser of creative, screenwriting and directing ideas, formally, content-wise and emotionally captivating, unpredictable, thought out in detail and, in short, beautiful and amazing. The film presents a story about coping with loss on a mental and physical level and takes place on two levels; in the first level, we follow the story of the protagonist, a pizza delivery man in love, and in the other we witness the surreal and suspenseful odyssey of his accidentally severed hand that comes to life and decides to find its owner. This impressive, intense and sharply original film is always one step ahead of the audience, cleverly plays with individual motifs, specific images and narrative structure and precisely, with ease, humour, but also a large portion of sadness, fulfils a unique and distinctive vision that will completely captivate you and, as a bonus, will teach you to really be aware of your hands and appreciate them. (10/10/2019)

When I will have a bad period sometimes, when I see a long line of unimpressive films and I will play with the thought that my flame of cinephilia is not extinguishing, I will watch I Lost My Body, which will undoubtedly dispel my doubts and quickly remind me why films play such an important role in my life. A tremendously powerful cinematic masterpiece that struck me so deeply that as soon as I remember it, I immediately feel the rush of emotions that overwhelmed me during the screening. Just listen to a piece of perfectly captivating soundtrack by Dan Levy and I get goosebumps. I Lost My Body embodies for me the immense power that films can possess when they are created by talented artists with their own unique vision and fresh ideas. (11/14/2019)

When was the last time you took a good look at your hands and thought about how essential they are to you? When was the last time you felt grateful for them? Whether you want to use a lighter, ring the doorbell, pat someone on the cheek, unlock your door, wipe your tears... you need hands. After this film, you won't notice anything else for a few days. And that's why I Lost My Body is one of the few understated films I'm grateful for. It is not predictable, it is unconventionally absorbing. It has two intertwined story lines: one is cute, tender and touching, the other is raw and even horrific. They are accompanied by Dan Levy's fantastically haunting and enchanting music, and together, it all makes one big unforgettable must see piece of work. (02/06/2020)