The Surreal Appeal of the Falkirk Wheel

Or how a remarkable piece of engineering bridges the eight story gap between two waterways. The only rotating boat lift of this type in the world, the Falkirk Wheel must be seen to be believed.

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BOB

If you have ever felt like a hamster on a wheel, then spare a thought for the real thing! Bob is wonderfully enjoyable animated short which features an amorous hamster in pursuit of the rodent of his dreams. And what a pursuit it is, taking in more places around the world than you could shake a club class ticket at!

This was created by a team of students at the Filmakademie Baden-Wuerttemberg in Germany and for many of them this was their first attempt at creating something of this length and complexity. We have to say that their work has paid off in spades – this is a brilliantly realized animation.

Oh – keep watching it after the credits start rolling….