Spinnolio
1977
9 min
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In this animated short, the traditional folklore tale of Pinocchio takes a wry turn. This time around, the hero, a carved wooden puppet named Spinnolio, is totally devoid of mobility and human consciousness. Noted for his "cool head" and unruffled personality, he makes a totally passive, though quite successful go at life, until his employer decides to replace him with a computer. A reflection on consciousness, the work ethic, interpersonal relationships and the citizen in society.
Details
In this animated short, the traditional folklore tale of Pinocchio takes a wry turn. This time around, the hero, a carved wooden puppet named Spinnolio, is totally devoid of mobility and human consciousness. Noted for his "cool head" and unruffled personality, he makes a totally passive, though quite successful go at life, until his employer decides to replace him with a computer. A reflection on consciousness, the work ethic, interpersonal relationships and the citizen in society.
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directorJohn Weldon
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animationJohn Weldon
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producerWolf Koenig
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executive producerDerek Lamb
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animation cameraRaymond DumasSimon LeblancJacques Avoine
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re-recordingMichel Descombes
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voiceHenry RamerPeter MacNeillNeil SheeJanet PerlmanLynn SmithDon Arioli
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musicArt Phillips
Education
Ages 13 to 18
Study Guide - Guide 1
English Language Arts - Children's Stories/Fables
Family Studies/Home Economics - Relationships
Media Education - Popular Culture
Social Studies - Labour Studies
What are the messages presented throughout the film? How is humour used to convey the message? How is Spinnolio treated within society and what does this suggest about society’s values?
