The very first images in the film set unprecedented standards in East German animated film: a Buñuelean eye that fills the entire screen, real-life sequences of fleeing animals and a sound collage running contrary to what is seen on the screen. This also extends to the protagonist of the film, a head on a foot without a body or arms who pads wearily through the depressing surroundings. Upon seeing various figures in the sky, he begins to copy their movements. To his surprise, he himself manages to grow wings and takes to the skies. But his attempt at flight ends in a sobering manner however, as it is revealed that flying creatures are just restricted in their range.
Genre: Animation
Stars:
Crew: Ingrid Gubisch (Animation), Heinz Kaiser (Sound Mixer), Helga Kurth (Producer), Monika Siegel (Animation), Marion Rasche (Writer), Erika Wahl (Animation)
Country: East Germany, Germany
Language: Deutsch
Studio: DEFA-Studio für Trickfilme
Runtime: 14 minutes
Quality: HD
Released: Nov 27, 1981
IMDb: 4
Keywords:flying, freedom, obsession, surveillance, evolution, journey, fragmented, short film, dreams, grow wings, flying creature
