Synopsis:
MINUSCULE revolves around the day-to-day existence of insects which are presented in burlesque situations, with a fair amount of philosophical contemplation thrown in. A cross between a Tex Avery cartoon and a National Geographic documentary!
- Director:
- Thomas Szabo
- Year:
- 2007
- Country:
- France
- Running time:
- 5 min.
- Technique:
- 3D Animation
- Original title:
- Minuscule - Hyperactive
- Production type:
- Professional
- Producer:
- Philippe Delarue
- Animator:
- .
- Script writer:
- Thomas Szabo
- Music composer:
- Herve Lavandier
- Production:
- Futurikon
- Distribution:
- France 2
- Genres:
- Pre-school, Comedy
- Tags:
- Animals, Light-hearted, Bedtime friendly
- Audience:
- 1+
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Minuscule – Hop
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Minuscule – Silence/Quiet
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Minuscule – The Wild Bunch
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by Thomas Szabo
MINUSCULE revolves around the day-to-day existence of insects which are presented in burlesque situations, with a fair amount of philosophical contemplation thrown in. A cross between a Tex Avery cartoon and a National Geographic documentary!
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