Sierra (2022)

Overview

A struggling father-son duo faces defeat in a high-stakes race, prompting the boy to transform into a car tire in hopes of victory. Sierra explores themes of toxic masculinity through biting irony, immersing viewers in a surreal automotive universe. Drawing inspiration from the director's own childhood experiences, this animated black comedy artfully weaves in elements from a stop-motion film created by the director's father in Soviet Estonia, adding a nostalgic layer to its unique narrative.