Geri's Game
dir. Jan Pinkava · 1997
Life is a game where the joy of competition and the thrill of unexpected outcomes can bring renewed purpose and vitality, regardless of age.
Feature
Identity Crisis
Mood
Comedic
Look
charmingly detailed animation with a soft color palette
Structure
linear with a focus on a single moment in time
Plot
An aging codger named Geri plays a daylong game of chess in the park against himself. Somehow, he begins losing to his livelier opponent. But just when the game's nearly over, Geri manages to turn the tables.
Why watch
"Geri's Game" captures the whimsical yet poignant journey of aging through a playful chess match against oneself, inviting viewers to reflect on life's complexities with humor and heart.
Cultural context
reflections on agingthe simplicity of life’s pleasuresthe role of games in human experience