Playthings (1962)

Overview : Paper cutouts over images of mixed colorful liquids, creating hypnotizing swirls and aesthetic explosions, as well as combining original and futurological sounds. Starting with the relentless hunting of antelopes, the geometric cutouts show the constant struggle between the warring groups. We have been observing it since the primeval times, when the tools of the battles were arches and spears, through the times of the domination of swords, later replaced by firearms. The increasing automation and power of war machines, the emergence of tanks and aircraft, eventually the use of weapons of mass destruction lead to total annihilation

Release Date : July 15, 1962

Runtime : 7m

Genre : Animation  

Companies : Studio Filmów Lalkowych w Tuszynie, Se-Ma-For

Countries : Poland

Keywords : short film, war