Short history = Scurta istorie | Ion Popescu Gopo | ACMI collection

Using animation techniques presents a complete history of mankind from the birth of the Earth, showing man as a descendant of an ape. Taking with him everywhere a symbolic flower he explores the planet, optimistically considering life under water, and eventually, life on other planets of the cosmos.

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Credits

director

Ion Popescu Gopo

production company

Studioul Cinematografic Bucuresti

Duration

00:08:35:00

Production places

Romania

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

009774

Language

English

Subject categories

Animals & Wildlife → Evolution (Biology)

Animation

Animation → Animated films - Romania

Mathematics, Science & Technology → Evolution (Biology)

Mathematics, Science & Technology → Human evolution

Short films

Short films → Short films - Romania

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

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