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Geri's Game
A small, sly autumn comedy in which one old man's rivalry with himself plays out on a chessboard in an empty park, as falling leaves turn loneliness into mischief.
Geri's Game
Geri's Game

"Sometimes you don't need more than one person to not feel alone."

24 November 1997 United States of America 4 min 7.6 (1,195)

Director: Jan Pinkava

Cast: Bob Peterson

Animation Family Comedy Loneliness and isolation Imagination as a way to survive The divided self Competitive spirit and cunning Aging with dignity and humor

Geri's Game — Characters & Cast

Character Analysis

Geri

Bob Peterson

Archetype: Trickster / lovable eccentric Key Trait: Playful, stubborn ingenuity

Motivation

To enjoy a good game and hold off loneliness through play.

Character Arc

He starts as a lonely old man setting up a game with no partner. Through the game he divides into two lively rivals and wins by cunning. At the end he is revealed to be alone again, but he is plainly delighted.

White Geri

Bob Peterson

Archetype: Underdog Key Trait: Timid but cunning

Motivation

To avoid defeat by any means necessary.

Character Arc

He begins nervous and makes mistakes, and his rival keeps him on the defensive. Then he fakes a heart attack, secretly turns the tables and checkmates his opponent.

Black Geri

Bob Peterson

Archetype: Arrogant rival Key Trait: Cocky and aggressive

Motivation

To dominate the game and humiliate his opponent.

Character Arc

He plays with confidence and aggression and seems sure to win. He is fooled by White Geri's fake collapse and ends up handing over his dentures.

Cast

Bob Peterson as Geri (voice)

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