Bruno Bozzetto - Animated Shorts (1967 - 1991)

Italian humor and creativity and the ability to poke fun at oneself are embodied in the work of the very talented Bruno Bozzetto who has been entertaining fans of all ages since 1958 when he created his first animated short "Tapum, the Weapons’ History" at the age of 20. Since then, his animations have been featured around the world.

Bozzetto's main attributes are his consistency of output and his inimitable style of grotesque, highly individual caricature. He can define with simple outlines the true essence of a personality which is instantly recognizable and commands interest. As a film cartoonist, he is able to expand a character with the right behavior patterns and to create a complementary personality in depth.

Bozzetto's rare asset is his ability to coordinate and control story continuity, characterization of personalities, development of story, complementary sound effects and music (which underline the behavior of his figures), humor (which never steps out of context of the subject), and ideas (which are within the bounds of the technical flexibility of animation) to achieve the final effect. His sharp, European wit differs from the American (which is more physical), inasmuch as he comments satirically on human shortcomings, such as greed and stupidity. Nevertheless, his humor is light, it never swings over into preaching, and is fixed firmly within the limits of traditional Italian comedy.

Films in this collection:

DANCING (1991)
Runtime: 3 min

A man wearing a colorful hat dances on a small island. All is well until the Grim Reaper appears in a small boat, beckoning the dancer to come with him. Does this mean the end for the dancer's joyous footsteps?

BIG BANG (1990)
Runtime: 4 min

Planet Earth has become a gigantic landfill, as a gardener and her husband learn too late.

Berlin International Film Festival
1991 Nominated Golden Berlin Bear Best Short Film

CAVALLETTE aka GRASSHOPPERS (1990)
Runtime: 9 min

This short, nominated for the Academy Award, is a sardonic look at history and effectively makes a few points about the ultimate realities and who the victors really are. Very well done and well worth the effort to get. Fortunately in print currently. Most highly recommended.

Academy Awards, USA
1991 Nominated Oscar Best Short Film, Animated

MISTER TAO (1988)
Runtime: 3 min

The peak of a mountain is generally just a destination and the end of a trip.For tiny peaceful Mister Tao, on the other hand it simply stands for a temporary stopover before he continues his research which may never come to an end.

Berlin International Film Festival
1990 Won Golden Berlin Bear Best Short Film

OCIC Award - Honorable Mention Competition

BAEUS (1987)
Runtime: 7 min

A small insect falls in love with a distraught housewife whose husband has just walked out
on her. The bug is unable to gain her affection until he finds a book of magic spells. But
his problems are not over yet.

Despite the simplicity of the cartoons of Bruno Bozzetto, they are almost always funny and
well worth seeing. If you are looking for a good laugh, this is a good place to start.

Ottawa International Animation Festival
1990 Won Special Jury Prize

MOA MOA (1984)
Country: USA | Canada
Language: English
Runtime: 1 min

A lonely shipwrecked man thinks out a very clever way to reach the little island close by
on which his girlfriend ended up.

SIGMUND (1983)
Country: USA | Canada
Language: English
Runtime: 2 min

A young boy is transformed as he watches the Olympics on TV. Requested for the Los Angeles Olympics back in 1984, this animated short shows the side effects that the television can cause on a very young viewer.

BABY STORY (1978)
Runtime: 11 min

The miracle of procreation observed from within the woman’s body.

SELF SERVICE (1975)
Runtime: 10 min

Hungry mosquitos, in search of a meal, find that fruit, flowers and other such fare doesn't satisfy…

Cracow Film Festival
1975 Won Special Mention International Competition

A LIFE IN A TIN (1967)
Runtime: 6 min

From being born until his death, a man spends most of his time "imprisoned" in boxes.By restraining the whole cycle of life into just six minutes, the film underlines how our constant commitments often mislead us from the real meaning of life.

Other awards:
Annie Awards
1982 - Winsor McCay Award

OCIC Award - Honorable Mention Competition
for: Mistertao (1988)

Giffoni Film Festival
1977 Won Nocciola d'Oro

Zagreb World Festival of Animated Films
2000 Won Special Recognition for: Europe & Italy (1999) For observation of human diversity.

1998 - Lifetime Achievement Award

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