A widower is facing the difficulties of being alone. Without his wife everything seems out of place. The table is set, but there is no breakfast. He found his trousers but where is his shirt? A film about loss, loneliness and learning to survive without a soul mate.

States of Matter is an experimental strata-cut animation crafted entirely from wax and paper. Inspired by Oskar Fischinger's pioneering wax experiments of the 1920s, the film is the result of director Marvin Hauck's research and creative explorations during his postgraduate studies. Complemented by a tactile soundscape, States of Matter offers a space for contemplation and personal interpretation.

A Berlinale award nominated short animation.