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A légy (1980)

| Animation, Short, Comedy | 1980 (Hungary)
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A fine day in the life of a fly presented completely from the fly's point of view. A fine day until something dreary happens, that is.

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(as Ferenc Rófusz)
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Won 1 Oscar. Another 1 win & 1 nomination. See more awards »

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On a clear, yet fateful autumnal morning, a little and restless fly still numb from dawn's chill, flies around in the woods in search of heat and, hopefully, a treat. Fortunately, the insect soon spots an intriguing gleam from a window in a house nearby, and daringly, decides to enter; after all, a human's nest always provides with food and shelter. Without delay, the fly storms inside the house anxious to discover its riches, nevertheless, is she welcome? Written by Nick Riganas

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A fly's-eye view of the world
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This short, an Oscar winner, is an exceptionally detailed effort that can be a bit unsettling at first (particularly for anyone who has problems with depth-perception), but is a fascinatingly drawn and meticulously constructed animation and is a must-see if you like animation. Fortunately, it is currently in-print. Most highly recommended.
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