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Hunger

Peter Foldès
1974 | 11 min
In this animated short, director Peter Foldès depicts one man’s descent into greed and gluttony. Rapidly dissolving and ever-evolving images create a contrast between abundance and want. One of the first films to use computer animation, this satire serves as a cautionary tale against self-indulgence in a world still plagued by hunger and poverty.

Awards and distinctions

  • Golden Sheaf Award for Best Animation Film
    Golden Sheaf Awards /Short Film and Video Festival, Yorkton
    1975
  • Gold Praxinoscope
    International Animation Festival, New York
    1975
  • Special Award - Category: Short and Medium Length Films
    World Festival of Animated Films BAPHA, Varna
    1975
  • Diploma of Merit
    International Film Festival, Melbourne
    1975
  • Blue Ribbon Award - Category: International Affaires
    Itinerant - American Film and Video Festival, New York
    1975
  • Best Animation Film
    Society of Film and Television Arts, London
    1975
  • Norman McLaren Award
    International Film Festival, Chicago
    1974
  • Silver Hugo
    International Film Festival, Chicago
    1974
  • Gold Impala for Best Short Film
    International Week of Cinema, Nairobi
    1974
  • Gold Medal
    International Week of Cinema in Colour, Barcelona
    1974
  • Certificate of Merit - Interfilm Jury
    International Film Festival, Edinburgh
    1974
  • Special Jury Award - Category: Short Films
    International Film Festival, Cannes
    1974
  • Award for Exceptional Merit
    International Festival of Short Films, Philadelphia
    1971