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La faim

1974 11 min
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Le 29e film de l’ONF à être nommé aux Oscars® Un film d'animation cruel et vrai, qui pose un regard critique sur la société de consommation. Le sort fait à un homme qui ne vit que pour manger sera-t-il celui que connaîtra la civilisation d'abondance qu'est la nôtre?

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La faim

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Le 29e film de l’ONF à être nommé aux Oscars®

Un film d'animation cruel et vrai, qui pose un regard critique sur la société de consommation. Le sort fait à un homme qui ne vit que pour manger sera-t-il celui que connaîtra la civilisation d'abondance qu'est la nôtre?

This work deals with mature subject matter. Viewer discretion is advised.
Social Issues
Food and Food Industries
All subjects
Droits de la personne
Expérimental
Films acclamés par la critique
Les classiques
Les inclassables
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  • director
    Peter Foldès
  • drawings
    Peter Foldès
  • None
    Nestor Burtnyk
    Marceli Wein
  • music
    Pierre F. Brault
  • optical camera
    Richard Michaud
    Alan Ward
  • sound mixer
    Michel Descombes
  • editing
    Pierre Lemelin
  • producer
    René Jodoin

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Education

Ages 15 to 17

Arts Education - Visual Arts
Civics/Citizenship - Human Rights
Ethics and Religious Culture - Religious Diversity/Heritage
Family Studies/Home Economics - Consumer Awareness
Media Education - Film Animation

Peter Foldes' satirical film was one of the first done with computer animation. It tells the story of a wealthy executive who allows his greed and gluttony to take over his life. Because of the graphic images used, this film is not suitable for children.
La faim
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