Synopsis:
In a quiet natural setting, a group of tiny insects gathers at an improvised starting line, ready for a race. What begins as a simple competition quickly turns into chaotic, slapstick mayhem as rivalries, obstacles, and unexpected interruptions disrupt the event.
- Director:
- Thomas Szabo
- Year:
- 2007
- Country:
- France
- Running time:
- 5 min.
- Technique:
- 3D Animation
- Original title:
- Minuscule - Top Départ/On Your Marks, Get Set....
- Production type:
- Professional
- Producer:
- Philippe Delarue
- Animator:
- .
- Script writer:
- Thomas Szabo
- Music composer:
- Herve Lavandier
- Production:
- Futurikon
- Distribution:
- France 2
- Genre:
- Experimental
- Tags:
- Sexuality, Relationships, Love
- Audience:
- 1+
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