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1967 (estimated) Theatrical Krátký Film Praha

English title: Velvety

Studio
Krátký Film Praha, Studio Bratři v Triku
Distributor
Krátký Film Praha

Synopsis

A boy domesticates and trains a beautiful, velvety caterpillar. The dancing caterpillar becomes famous, but in the moment of its greatest success, Mother Nature changes it into a butterfly which, in spring, flies off to fulfill its mission.

Characters

Boy, Caterpillar/Butterfly

Credits

Directing

Director
Zdeněk Miler

Writing

Writer
Zdeněk Miler
Story
Norman Corwin

Animation

Animator
Zdeněk Miler

Crew

Cinematography
Ivan Masník
Art Direction
Zdeněk Miler

Awards

Winner, San Marco's Lion Prize, Venice, 1968.
Winner, "Golden Pelican" Main Prize, Mamaia, 1968.
Winner, Best Short-Length Film, Rimini, 1968.
Winner, Golden Medal, Teheran, 1968.
First Prize, "Prize of the Audience" Category, Cannes, 1968