Synopsis
This short animated film features the sandman and the creatures he sculpts out of sand. These lively creatures build a castle and celebrate the completion of their new home, only to be interrupted by an uninvited guest. Cleverly constructed with nuance, the film leaves interpretation open to the viewer. The film took home an OscarĀ® for Best Animated Short Film.
Facts
Awards
Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film, Annecy Cristal for a Short Film
Filming location
Montreal
Production
National Film Board of Canada
Original language
French
Stills
Festival History
- Academy Awards 1978 academy_award
- BAFTA Awards 1978 generic
