Overview
A factory worker in a dark, gray world assembles devices that promise happiness. In his spare time he tinkers to create something better, and finally succeeds in perfecting his invention, which allows people to see life through rose-colored glasses, but he has to pay a price for his success.
Fun facts
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Nominations
Nominated for the Oscar for Best Animated Short Film (1999)
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Box office
Made on a $105K budget
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Music
Music by New Order
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Mark Osborne
Details
- Director
- Writer
- Mark OsborneWriter
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- September 1, 1998
- Original language
- English
- Countries
- United States of America
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