The Flounder
Year: 2019
Country: UK
Director: Elizabeth Hobbs
Genre: animation, short
Runtime: 7 min.
Country: UK
Director: Elizabeth Hobbs
Genre: animation, short
Runtime: 7 min.
A fisherman and his wife live in a hovel. One day the fisherman catches an enchanted fish. The man tells his wife of the strange incident, and they decide to ask the fish to use its powers and improve their circumstances. They return to see the fish again and again, each time becoming more ambitious with their demands....
Through painted animation by Elizabeth Hobbs, and an original score by composer Carola Bauckholt, the Brothers Grimm fable ‘The Fisherman and his Wife’ is brought vividly to life.
Through painted animation by Elizabeth Hobbs, and an original score by composer Carola Bauckholt, the Brothers Grimm fable ‘The Fisherman and his Wife’ is brought vividly to life.
Awards & Festivals:
London International Animation Festival – Best animated short film, Best Sound Design
Annecy – Special Programme
Moscow International Film Festival – Out of Competition Programme
Edinburgh International Film Festival – participation
Annecy – Special Programme
Moscow International Film Festival – Out of Competition Programme
Edinburgh International Film Festival – participation
British Animation Award – Public Choice Award (nominee)