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The Fly (1980)

A légy (original title)
| 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.

Director:

Ferenc Rofusz (as Ferenc Rófusz)

Writer:

Ferenc Rofusz (as Ferenc Rófusz)
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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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21 May 2020 | by injury-65447 – See all my reviews

Not sure if it's Oscar worthy but at least it's different The perspective of the animation is interesting but I find I was bored after awhile even when the fly hunt began
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