History of the World in Three Minutes Flat
| History of the World in Three Minutes Flat | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Michael Mills |
| Written by | Michael Mills |
| Produced by | Michael Mills[1][2] |
| Narrated by | Vlasta Vrána |
Production company | Michael Mills Productions |
Release date | 1980 |
Running time | 3 minutes |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | English |
History of the World in Three Minutes Flat is a 1980 Canadian animated short film,[3] directed by Michael Mills.
Summary
The film depicts a history of life on Earth, beginning with God (who had been given seven days to create the world but wasted the first six) hurriedly putting together the planet. Scenes rapidly progress from Biblical times to the Romans, Egyptians, the Dark Ages, the World Wars and finally up to the current day, where a group of people are seen arguing. When God yawns, however, the people begin to dance the curry their creator's favour. But God is unimpressed, saying, "Oh, well. Better try again."[4] (Despite the title, the film is actually three minutes and 24 seconds long.)
Production
The short was animated by Bill Speers, John Gaug, Jim Hiltz, and Rick Bowan.[5]
Accolades
This hugely successful film won a multitude of international awards.
See also
- 1980 in film
- Evolution-the 1971 animated short also directed by Mills
References
- ^ Short Film Winners: 1981 Oscars
- ^ "1981 Oscars". Retrieved April 17, 2015.
- ^ 16TH INTERNATIONAL TOURNEE OF ANIMATION - Cleveland Film Festival
- ^ a b "Canadian film wins Berlin award". The Globe and Mail, February 26, 1981.
- ^ Mazurkewich 1999, p. 143.
- ^ ISBN 978-1-55783-671-7.
- ^ Jay Scott, "Genie nominations released". The Globe and Mail, February 10, 1981.
- ^ "Cartoons Considered For An Academy Award – 1980 -". cartoonresearch.com.
- ^ "Oscar nomination for Radio-Canada". The Globe and Mail, March 7, 1981.
- ^ "Animation festival announces awards". The Globe and Mail, August 29, 1980.
- ^ "Nine short films win awards". The Globe and Mail, March 3, 1982.
Works cited
- Mazurkewich, Karen (1999). Cartoon Capers: The History of Canadian Animators. ISBN 1-55278-093-7.
