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The Lump
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A short and unattractive man develops an inert but highly attractive lump on top of his head. By simply buttoning his shirt over his face he changes his life! An animated parody on the superficiality of those qualities that lead to popularity and power.
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Title
The Lump
Call No
NFB
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Lump, The
Authors
Weldon, John
Verrall, David
McLean, Barrie
National Film Board of Canada (Montreal)
Subjects
Political satire, Canadian (English)
Self-perception--Canada.
Animated films.
Animated filmsPaper cut-outs (animation technique)Personal appearanceHumorous materialsAllegorical treatmentSuccess
Language
English
Published
Montreal : National Film Board of Canada, 2012.
Publication Desc
1 streaming video (7 min., 35 sec.) : sound + 1 study guide.
Series
2
0
10
Awards Note
Quebec-Alberta Award 1993 - Innovative cinema less than 60 minutes - with a cash prize of 1,250$, 1993 Gordon Bruce Award for Humour, 1992 Special Jury Award - Category: Sociology, 1993 Honorable mention - Category: Guidance and Values, 1993 Second Prize - Category: Animated Short, 6 to 15 minutes, 1993 Fist Prize - Category: Animation - with a cash prize of 200$US, 1993 Bronze Plaque Award - Category: Arts and Culture / Humor & Satire, 1992 Honorable Mention - Category: Animation, 1993