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1974 film

Sisyphus is a 1974 Hungarian animated short film directed by Marcell Jankovics.

Summary

It is based on the myth of Sisyphus and shows a man who tries to move a boulder up a slope.

Reception and legacy

The film was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film at the 48th Academy Awards. In 2008, it was used in a commercial for the GMC Yukon Hybrid which was shown at the Super Bowl.

References

  1. EXCLUSIVE: WATCH A RESTORED CULT ANIMATED SHORT FROM MARCELL JANKOVICS|Austin Film Society
  2. "Sisyphus". Film Affinity. Retrieved 2015-07-26.
  3. "The 48th Academy Awards". oscars.org. Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Retrieved 2015-07-26.
  4. Short Film Winners: 1976 Oscars
  5. Amidi, Amid (2008-02-04). "Marcell Jankovics Animation Used In A Super Bowl Spot". Cartoon Brew. Retrieved 2015-07-26.
Films directed by Marcell Jankovics
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