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Two Hungarian animations, “The Four Souls of Coyote” and “Plastic Sky,” have earned nominations in the independent film category of the most prestigious awards for animated films, doubling our chances for success this year.
Founded in 1960 in Annecy and organized annually by the International Animated Film Association (ASIFA-Hollywood), the awards gala, set to take place in Los Angeles on February 17, will announce winners in 32 categories, celebrating the outstanding animated films of the past year.
Both “The Four Souls of Coyote” and “Plastic Sky” will compete against three other independent films in their category, including the Hungarian-released “Ernest and Celestine: The Journey of the Melodies.”
The themes of both Hungarian films are highly relevant today, focusing on the delicate balance between humanity and nature and the looming threat of ecological disaster.
Áron Gauder‘s “The Four Souls of Coyote” pays homage to indigenous culture while simultaneously weaving a tale about Native Americans and making pertinent statements about the climate crisis. After touring global festivals in 2023, this film is also Hungary‘s official Oscar entry for the year.
Tibor Bánóczki and Sarolta Szabó‘s first full-length animated feature “Plastic Sky” takes viewers to a dystopian Hungary where people live only for fifty years before sacrificing themselves for the greater good. The film’s unique visual style comes from the rarely used rotoscope animation technique, where live-action footage is redrawn frame by frame to create an animated space, resulting in a remarkably detailed and special visual world. With its universal message, the film, already acclaimed in Hungary and Europe, now competes for one of the most prestigious recognitions overseas.
