# Inanimate Human Videos 'El Empleo' by opusBou is a Short Film Showing How Humans Can Be Ruthless By Senduran Bhakthakumaran | Published 2012-01-21 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/el-empleo References: [itsnicethat](http://www.itsnicethat.com/articles/opusbou-the-employment) & [opusbou.ar](http://www.opusbou.com.ar/el_empleo_presskit.pdf) 'El Empleo' by opusBou takes audiences through a roller coaster of realization in regards to understanding the objectification of individuals. With a very somber approach, director Santiago 'BOU' Grasso has brought to light the [dark side of human nature](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-friend-max-hate). 'El Empleo' by opusBou is a stunning example of the [internal struggles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/punch-your-client) that the average individual faces when wanting to achieve a certain goal and the moral issues that lie in the path leading to said goal. This film took nearly two years to complete and was based on [hand-drawn animation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tooncrafter-ai) with water-colored backgrounds. It's a simplistic yet sophisticated production that is well worth the watch. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Viral](https://www.trendhunter.com/viral) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Animated Videos with Social Impact:** Producing animated videos with a social impact message can create a resonance with a global audience. - **Watercolor-based Drawings:** Utilizing watercolor-based drawings in animated videos creates a unique and personalized style. - **Somber-themed Productions:** Producing somber-themed productions can evoke deeper emotional responses and leave lasting impressions on viewers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Film and Television:** The film and television industry can benefit from creating animated videos with social impact and utilizing somber themes to create lasting impressions. - **Advertising and Marketing:** Advertising and marketing industries can utilize watercolor-based drawings to create unique and customized content for their audiences. - **Art and Design:** Art and design industries can incorporate somber themes and watercolor-based drawings to produce visual content with emotional and impactful storytelling. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Journalist-Focused Short Films](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-shooting.md) - [Festive Humanoid Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hmnd-01.md) - [Satirical Feminist-Forward Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/underpaid-women.md) - [Short Film-Inspired Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-underdogs.md) - [Viral Non-AI Christmas Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/le-mal-aime.md) - [Emotional Short Films](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/johnson-johnson.md) - [Anthropomorphic Store Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/short-social-films.md) - [Human-Made Car Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-coded-love-letter.md) - [Amusing Work Platform Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monday-platform.md)