Sisyphus (film)

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Sisyphus is a 1974 Hungarian animated short film directed by Marcell Jankovics. [1]

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Summary

It is based on the myth of Sisyphus and shows a man who tries to move a boulder up a slope. [2]

Reception and legacy

The film was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film at the 48th Academy Awards. [3] [4] In 2008, it was used in a commercial for the GMC Yukon Hybrid which was shown at the Super Bowl. [5]

References

  1. ↑ EXCLUSIVE: WATCH A RESTORED CULT ANIMATED SHORT FROM MARCELL JANKOVICS|Austin Film Society
  2. ↑ "Sisyphus". Film Affinity. Retrieved 2015-07-26.
  3. ↑ "The 48th Academy Awards". oscars.org. Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences . Retrieved 2015-07-26.
  4. ↑ Short Film Winners: 1976 Oscars
  5. ↑ Amidi, Amid (2008-02-04). "Marcell Jankovics Animation Used In A Super Bowl Spot". Cartoon Brew . Retrieved 2015-07-26.
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