The Rock from the Sky

Across five brief episodes, a turtle, armadillo, and snake share an open, spare landscape. They talk about where they like to be, rest, picture what lies ahead, and watch the sun go down before separating. Enormous rocks drop from above, and an alien also arrives, but the animals continue their ordinary conversations with barely any reaction. The contrast between the huge disruptions around them and their calm responses shapes the story’s understated comedy. Small visual details, including the turtle’s long trek to join the others, add to the humor.