Hidavatas, Marcell Jankovics, 1969

Thanks to Chris for this gem, and for generally being informative and cool.

The Apple Theives, Otto Foky, 1967

The Sun and Moon Are Stolen, Sándor Reisenbüchler, 1968

Gustavus and Alienation, Marcell Jankovicz, 1965

Gustav was a very popular Hungarian cartoon series from the 60s and 70s, created by József Nepp, Attila Dargay and Marcell Jankovics.

The Little Cow, Igor Lazin, 2001

Sometimes, frequently, I will post cartoons that are not subtitled or otherwise translated. Generally this is because I find them enjoyable regardless of the dialogue, or the dialogue is sparse enough or the action clear enough that it doesn't impede my understanding.

However, there are also occasions where the words are integral to the piece. On those occasions, I am grateful that a translation is available, even I know it can never capture the nuances of the mother tongue.

Here is an example. Here's the cartoon in Hungarian:



And here is the same cartoon, dubbed in English:



I know I learned a beautiful lesson about life, just now.

Gitáros Fiú a Képtárban, Kovásznai György, 1964

Mazes, István Orosz, 2008

Stones, Fernec Cako, 2000

Dreammill (Álommalom), Dora Keresztes, 2008

Hungarian animation, very much reminiscent of Faith Hubley.

Mind the Steps! István Orosz , 1989

You might fall and blow your mind.

Fehérlófia (Son of the White Mare)Marcell Jancovics, 1982

It's been a YEAR! I have posted 365 cartoons (I have too. The first post has the ones starting from March 13th, Mr. Picky Pants.)

A cartoon every damn day. A year without pants.

And I haven't run out. Not only that, people seem to be making more, and some of them are really good. I also keep finding gems that I have never seen before.

I hope it's been fun for you, because it's been incredible for me. Something that started out as a very casual thing has taught me a lot. I have seen so much beautiful, weird, stunning, disturbing, hilarious and amazing work from all over the world that I never would have sought out without the pressure of daily presentation. In the coming year, I promise will continue stuffing as much animation in my eyeholes as humanly possible, in lieu of doing something like ending world hunger or curing cancer and stuff, so that I may continue to bring your daily diversion.

There are so many brilliant and dedicated people in the world, bringing us this wonderful art. I thank them from the bottom of my heart for doing so. It's hard, frequently thankless and not terribly lucrative work (Please buy their stuff and give them money. Please.) Every animator out there who might be reading this, I appreciate you so much for everything you do, and for the joy you have brought to me and the eight other people who look at this blog. Thank you.

SO ANYWAY OFF WITH THE TROUSERS AND ON WITH THE CARTOON.

Today, you get a special treat. Normally, I wouldn't post a feature length film, but today is special and so is this.

Fehérlófia (Son of the White Mare) is an incredible film by Hungarian animator Marcell Jancovics. It's particularly fascinating because it maintains its lovely, colorful graphic style throughout - very unusual for a feature film. I have no idea how I hadn't heard of this before I did, because it's extraordinary.

It's in nine parts. I know that's not the ideal way to watch a feature. if anyone knows where I can buy this on DVD, please tell me.

ETA - The channel with the subbed version was taken down. Someone has uploaded the first two parts with subs: I have also found the full film without.

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Or how 'bout let's try this version from our saviors at Archive.org! Full movie with subtitles!




(I notice that this is one of my most frequently linked and visited posts, so I like to keep it fresh.)

Passion, Jozsef Nepp, 1961

Hungarian short regarding a man exiled from Flavor Country.

Note the amazing Marcell Jankovics is one of the animators.

Ad Rem, Ferenc Cakó, 1989

Sisyphus,Jankovicz Marcell, 1974

Boldog vilagvege matamoscas,Reisenbuchler Sandor, 1999

Normally I don't quote Youtube comments, but this pretty much says it:

thesquidley (1 month ago) Show Hide 0 Marked as spam Reply I don't know what this is but its some kind of fucking masterpiece!

La Faim, Peter Foldes, 1974

Part One


Part Two

Gravitáció, Fernec Rofusz, 1984

Not far from the tree indeed.

The Fly, Fenrec Rofusz,1980

Oscar winning film documenting the POV of a fly.

Five Minutes of Murder, Jozef Nepp, 1966

Does what it says on the tin.

There are subtitles for the (minimal) dialogue;however, the person who put this up was kind enough to offer a translation, which I've reprinted below the video.


Director: I've noticed that you are very much interested in films that offer MURDER, and I want your needs maximally satisfied in the next few minutes. Have a good time.
...

Director: Well, I hope you've had plenty of fun.
Man: Sir! You are not an artist but a sadistic beast! As such, you must be exterminated!
...
Young man: Aren't you ashamed? You killer!
...
Old man: Don't you know taking the justice in one's hand is inadmissible?
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Woman: Won't this disgrace ever stop?...