Bydlo
An allegory of mankind heading for disaster, this animated short is a tragic vision inspired by the 4th movement of Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition. Drawing on the composer’s brilliant ability to evoke work and labour in his music, animator Patrick Bouchard brings earth to life through animated clay sculptures, creating a tactile nightmare in which man is his own slave driver.
Awards and distinctions
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Special MentionFestival international d'animation Ciné court animé, Roanne2014
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Best Canadian ShortToronto Animation Arts Festival International, Toronto2013
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Grand prixFestival de films de Portneuf sur l'environnement, Saint-Casimir2013
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Meilleur court/moyen métrage d'animationSoirée des Jutra, Montréal2013
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Special Jury Mention in the Best International Animation Short Category (Professional)EME Awards, Mumbai2013
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Best Animation FilmInternational Short Film Festival, Clermont-Ferrand2013
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Grand Prix of the Festival – The Golden Jabberwocky with a cash prize of €2500International Film Festival "Etiuda & Anima", Cracow2012
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Special DistinctionRencontres Internationales du Cinéma d'Animation, Wissembourg2012
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Best Professional ShortStop Motion Film Festival, Montréal2012
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Special Award for Technical Achievement in the Animation CategoryFantasia Festival, Montréal2012
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Coup de coeur (animation) Special PrizeFantasia Festival, Montréal2012