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Spinnolio

1977 9 min
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In this animated short, the traditional folklore tale of Pinocchio takes a wry turn. This time around, the hero, a carved wooden puppet named Spinnolio, is totally devoid of mobility and human consciousness. Noted for his "cool head" and unruffled personality, he makes a totally passive, though quite successful go at life, until his employer decides to replace him with a computer. A reflection on consciousness, the work ethic, interpersonal relationships and the citizen in society.

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In this animated short, the traditional folklore tale of Pinocchio takes a wry turn. This time around, the hero, a carved wooden puppet named Spinnolio, is totally devoid of mobility and human consciousness. Noted for his "cool head" and unruffled personality, he makes a totally passive, though quite successful go at life, until his employer decides to replace him with a computer. A reflection on consciousness, the work ethic, interpersonal relationships and the citizen in society.
  • director
    John Weldon
  • animation
    John Weldon
  • producer
    Wolf Koenig
  • executive producer
    Derek Lamb
  • animation camera
    Raymond Dumas
    Simon Leblanc
    Jacques Avoine
  • re-recording
    Michel Descombes
  • voice
    Henry Ramer
    Peter MacNeill
    Neil Shee
    Janet Perlman
    Lynn Smith
    Don Arioli
  • music
    Art Phillips

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Ages 13 to 18
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What are the messages presented throughout the film? How is humour used to convey the message? How is Spinnolio treated within society and what does this suggest about society’s values?

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