The Apple Incident

📖 SYNOPSIS

"The Apple Incident" is a surreal short animation created early in the career of Kunio Katō, the director who later won an Oscar for "La maison en petits cubes." The film earned the prize for best film at the Laputa Animation Festival in 2001. The animation style is characteristic of Katō's early work, hinting at the unique visual storytelling that would later define his acclaimed film. The premise and setting are not described, but the film's surreal nature suggests a focus on symbolic imagery and abstract storytelling, typical of Katō's artistic approach. The short's success at the Laputa Animation Festival indicates a strong artistic merit and innovative approach to animation.