Man: The Polluter

1973 0h 53m EN

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★7.0TMDB · 1

AnimationDocumentary

Synopsis

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A richly illustrated cartoon film that enlarges on man's capacity to foul his own nest, and to ignore it. Made by a joint team of Canadian and Yugoslav animation artists, the film transmits its warning with unflagging humor, imagination, movement and design. In between animated sequences Dr. Fred H. Knelman, Professor of Science and Human Affairs at Concordia University in Montréal, comments on the import of what is shown and on what lies in store if more responsibility is not taken on a global scale to conserve what is left of our vital resources and usable environment.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Fred H. Knelman

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Wolf Koenig
Languages: English
Countries: Canada, Yugoslavia

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RUNTIME

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Tight 53-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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53 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Canada, Yugoslavia.

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ERA

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Jeanette Lerman shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0147033 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Wolf Koenig directs. Jeanette Lerman cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Canada, Yugoslavia. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

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1Tight 53-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
253 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
3International production across 2 countries: Canada, Yugoslavia.
4Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
5Editor Jeanette Lerman shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6IMDB entry: tt0147033 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.