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Sisyphus (film)

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Sisyphus is a 1974 Hungarian animated short film directed by Marcell Jankovics. It is based on the myth of Sisyphus and shows a man who tries to move a boulder up a slope. The film was produced by Hungarofilms and is two minutes long.[1]

The film was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film at the 48th Academy Awards.[2] In 2008 it was used in a car commercial which was shown at the Super Bowl.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Sisyphus". Film Affinity. Retrieved 2015-07-26.
  2. ^ "The 48th Academy Awards". oscars.org. Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Retrieved 2015-07-26.
  3. ^ Amidi, Amid (2008-02-04). "Marcell Jankovics Animation Used In A Super Bowl Spot". Cartoon Brew. Retrieved 2015-07-26.