The Sand Castle
This short animated film features the sandman and the creatures he sculpts out of sand. These lively creatures build a castle and celebrate the completion of their new home, only to be interrupted by an uninvited guest. Cleverly constructed with nuance, the film leaves interpretation open to the viewer. The film took home an Oscar® for Best Animated Short Film.
Grand Prize of the Festival Category: Short Films 1977
Albert Ohayon
This short animated film features the sandman and the creatures he sculpts out of sand. These lively creatures build a castle and celebrate the completion of their new home, only to be interrupted by an uninvited guest. Cleverly constructed with nuance, the film leaves interpretation open to the viewer. The film took home an Oscar® for Best Animated Short Film.
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The Sand Castle, Co Hoedeman, provided by the National Film Board of Canada
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directorCo Hoedeman
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editingJacques Drouin
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musicNormand Roger
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sound mixerJean-Pierre Joutel
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administrationJacqueline Marquis
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producerGaston Sarault
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executive producerPierre Moretti
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