Sisyphus_(film)

<i>Sisyphus</i> (film)

Sisyphus (film)

1974 film

Sisyphus is a 1974 Hungarian animated short film directed by Marcell Jankovics.[1]

Summary

It is based on the myth of Sisyphus and shows a man who tries to move a boulder up a slope.[2]

Reception and legacy

The film was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film at the 48th Academy Awards.[3][4] In 2008, it was used in a commercial for the GMC Yukon Hybrid which was shown at the Super Bowl.[5]

References

  1. [1]
    EXCLUSIVE: WATCH A RESTORED CULT ANIMATED SHORT FROM MARCELL JANKOVICS|Austin Film Society
  2. [2]
    "Sisyphus". Film Affinity. Retrieved 2015-07-26.
  3. [3]
    "The 48th Academy Awards". oscars.org. Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Retrieved 2015-07-26.
  4. [4]
    Short Film Winners: 1976 Oscars
  5. [5]
    Amidi, Amid (2008-02-04). "Marcell Jankovics Animation Used In A Super Bowl Spot". Cartoon Brew. Retrieved 2015-07-26.
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