Oddball

An animated story with symbolism that touches on a universal human truth. It is an animated film about a little manikin (made of a few twists of wire) who juggles balls around him, always preferring the biggest and the brightest and overlooking a plain white one, the oddball. It is only when the other balls turn fickle and elude his grasp that he discovers the worth of the little white ball. His every reaction is mimed with complete conviction. (Award: Salerno)

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Credits

producer

Rene Jodoin

production company

ONF | NFB

director

Co Hoedeman

Duration

00:06:00:00

Production places

Canada

Production dates

1970

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

013472

Language

English

Subject categories

Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Motion pictures - Awards

Animation

Childrens Films

Childrens Films → Children 6-12

Short films

Short films → Short films - Canada

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)

16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)

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Canada, 1970

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