April 4, 1986
Precious Images (1986) ****
Women - For America For The World (1986) *
Another series of platitudes about the danger of nuclear war.
The Frog The Dog And The Devil (1986) ****
Broken Down Film (1986) ****
Royal Flush (1986) ***
Bathroom utilities rebel against their huge, disgusting owner. Brief, but witty.
Mongo Makongo (1986) ***
A trip into tropical jungle full of exotic plants and animals. A visually striking cartoon, very beautiful.
Every Dog's Guide To Complete Home Safety (1986) ***
Hilarious cartoon about countless dangers threatening a careless family.
Luxo Jr (1986) ***
A little lamp is playing with a ball. Pixar's first film and one of the earliest examples of computer animation. Nominated for an Oscar. Directed by John Lasseter.
Adam (1986) ***
Weird cartoon set in a post-apocalyptic future. It's a grim allegory about the nuclear war.
When Bats Are Quiet (1986) ***
A mysterious man is searching for a haunted house, with a flashlight, at night, during a rainstorm. Atmospheric, well animated, spooky little film.
Heure des anges (1986) **
Codirected by B.Pojar and J.Drouin. Story of a man who falls in love with a beautiful woman, but temporarily looses his eyesight. It's basically a puppet-animated film that uses the pinscreen technique to animate the backgrounds. A co-production between Canada's NFB and Czechoslovakia. **
Augusta Kneading (1986) **
Augusta's culinary abilities leave much to be desired, but she finally succeeds in filling her pot.
Animation Has No Borders (1986) **
Semi-abstract cartoon set to the music of "The Internationale", created by 36 animators from various countries.
Quest: A Long Ray's Journey Into Light (1986) *
The view of a futuristic city. An early demonstration of the potential of computer animation.
Si seulement (1986) *
Two beer-drinking pals are killing worms and insects, while on vacation on a tropical island. The film uses some 2-D computer animation.
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