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Zlatko Grgić

Born in Zagreb, Zlatko Grgić (June 21, 1931–October 4, 1988) was a Croatian film director and animator whose honours include nominations for the Short Film Palme d’Or at Cannes (The Musical Pig, 1966) and Best Animated Short at the Academy Awards (Dream Doll, 1979). Grgić directed and animated three films with the National Film Board of Canada: Hot Stuff (1971), Who Are We? (1974) and Deep Threat (1977). Animafest Zagreb – World Festival of Animated Films named an award after him: the Zlatko Grgić Award for “Best First Film Production Apart from Educational Institutions.” Grgić directed 11 animated shorts and 83 episodes for two animated television series, Professor Balthazar (1967–1978) and Maxi Cat (1971–1973).

  • Deep Threat
    Deep Threat
    Zlatko Grgić 1977 7 min
    Zlatko Grgic's short animated film depicts how humans evolved from the sea and the problems that ensued. Using humour, he shows how industry leads to waste and pollution, which in turn wreak havoc on the delicate balance of our ecosystems.
  • Who Are We?
    Who Are We?
    Zlatko Grgić 1974 9 min
    This short animation takes us on a humorous tour through the varied phases and faces of Canadian history, but the goal of defining a national identity doesn’t prove simple. The film sees Canadians as pragmatists, adaptable to whatever circumstances they encounter. It’s a boisterous, bubbling analysis of the Canadian character and although it may not answer the question of the film’s title, it certainly has fun trying.
  • Hot Stuff
    Hot Stuff
    Zlatko Grgić 1971 9 min
    This humorous animation film traces man's carelessness with fire, from the moment that the gods take pity on humankind and give them fire to the present day. Early man is warned that he must keep fire under control, but he gradually ignores this warning. Overloaded sockets, smoldering cigarettes and other fire hazards result in the destruction of life and property.

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