Animated Self-Portraits(1989)
An animated film compiled by David Ehrlich consisting of 27 animators from different countries all explaining themselves through their animation.
Movie: Animated Self-Portraits
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An animated film compiled by David Ehrlich consisting of 27 animators from different countries all explaining themselves through their animation.
Release Date
1989-06-01
Average
5.7
Rating:
2.9 startsTagline
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PусскийEestiKeywords
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