The Bead Game
Ishu PatelWhere to watch in the United States: Free: Filmzie. Streaming data from JustWatch via TMDB; availability changes.
Cast
No credited cast is listed for this film.
Credits
Music: J.P. Ghosh
Plot
To a percussive soundtrack, a succession of more complex animals forms and is consumed by their successors (all formed from beads). Finally, We reach man, who develops ever more sophisticated forms of war.
Sinekatalog’s take
A hypnotic stop-motion piece in which beads transform into creatures that devour one another, building to a sobering comment on human violence. Short, inventive and unforgettable in its simplicity. Recommended to animation lovers who enjoy wordless allegory.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 7.1 / 10 (767 votes)
IMDb rating and vote count from the IMDb ratings dataset (October 2026). Scores change over time.
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