What is Hunger?
Hunger is a film first released in 1974. Catalogued under Animation.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1974
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 12 minutes
- Release date
- Oct 1, 1974
- Original language
- FR
- Origin
- Canada
- Studios
- ONF | NFB
- Genres
- Animation
- Updated
Where to watch
Free
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Should you watch it?
“Witness one man's animated descent into greed and gluttony in this pioneering short film.”
- Oscar-nominated animated short
- Early example of computer animation
- Striking contrast between abundance and want
- Short runtime leaves little room for deep character development
- Deals with heavy themes of poverty and gluttony
Watch it if you are interested in pioneering computer animation and satirical cautionary tales.
The film contains satirical themes depicting self-indulgence, greed, and gluttony.
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Frequently asked questions
Who directed the film?
The film was directed by Peter Foldès.
Is the film animated?
Yes, it is an animated short film.
Was the film nominated for any awards?
Yes, it is an Oscar-nominated film.
What is the primary theme of the film?
It depicts one man's descent into greed and gluttony as a cautionary tale against self-indulgence.
What makes the animation style notable?
It features rapidly dissolving and ever-evolving images and is one of the first films to use computer animation.