Chromophobia
- Studio
- Ministry of National Education and Culture, Absolon Films
Synopsis
The Chromophobians, an invading black and white army, marches into a peaceful town in the land of color, imprisons the citizens (even Santa!), and shoots away the colors. The army struggles to eliminate the world of color, presenting the dilemma of a society caught in a militaristic dictatorship. But fear and oppression cannot defeat a spirit which longs to be free, and the eventual victory of free spirit is shown.
Characters
Chromophobians, Townspeople, Santa
Credits
Directing
- Director
- Raoul Servais
Writing
- Writer
- Raoul Servais
Animation
- Animator
- Raoul Servais
- Assistant Animators
- Veronique Arkosi, Annie Berdal, Rita Carbonez, Norbert Deseyn, Jean Pierre Glineur, Marinette Vandevijvere, Willy Verschelde
Music
- Music
- Ralph Darbo
Crew
- Background Artist
- Norbert Deseyn (uncredited)
- Sound
- Meuter Titra
- Sound Editor
- Jean De Cock
Production notes
Based on director Raoul Servais' childhood experiences during the Nazi occupation of World War II.
Release date is that of screening at the Venice Film Festival.
Budgeted at an estimated 500,000 Belgian francs.
Release date is that of screening at the Venice Film Festival.
Budgeted at an estimated 500,000 Belgian francs.
Awards
Lion de Saint Marc (San Marco Lion) Animation Prize, Venice International Film Festival, 1966