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The Drag

Carlos Marchiori
1965 | 8 min
This colourful short animation traces the insecure protagonist's path to tobacco addiction after he discovers, as a teengaer, that smoking can make him "cool". His addiction follows him well into adulthood, until the scare of lung cancer forces him to face his demons. This funny yet cautionary tale is told by the protagonist as he sits on a psychiatrist's couch, his recollections amusingly illustrated in colourful vignettes of his past. Both entertaining and visually rich, the film is a deterrent against smoking drawn in typical '60s modernist/pop-art style.

Awards and distinctions

  • Silver Medal
    International Festival of Red Cross and Health Films, Varna
    1969
  • Chris Certificate Award
    Annual Film Festival, Columbus
    1967
  • Notable Film Award
    Calvin Workshop Awards, New York
    1966