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The Apprentice

Richard Condie
1991 | 9 min
In this animated short from Richard Condie (The Big Snit), an old fool meets a young fool at a crossroads in the 14th century. The old fool stays behind while the young fool skips blindly down the wrong road. The old fool must then teach his young apprentice about the consequences of taking the wrong road. A quirky tale told without words.

Awards and distinctions

  • BLIZZARD Award - for Best Animation
    The BLIZZARDS / Manitoba Motion Picture Industry Association Film & Video Awards, Winnipeg
    1993
  • Honorable Mention - Category: Humor and Satire
    Itinerant - American Film and Video Festival, Chicago
    1992