Playthings
6.2
Paper cutouts over images of mixed colorful liquids, creating hypnotizing swirls and aesthetic explosions, as well as combining original and futurological sounds. Starting with the relentless hunting of antelopes, the geometric cutouts show the constant struggle between the warring groups. We have been observing it since the primeval times, when the tools of the battles were arches and spears, through the times of the domination of swords, later replaced by firearms. The increasing automation and power of war machines, the emergence of tanks and aircraft, eventually the use of weapons of mass destruction lead to total annihilation
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Kazimierz Urbański Director · Andrzej Markowski Composer
First release July 15, 1962 · Produced in Poland · Production Se-Ma-For
Production
Studio Filmów Lalkowych w Tuszynie
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Se-Ma-For
Production
Poland
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Original title
Igraszki
Original language
Polish
Spoken on screen
No dialogue
Release dates
Poland · July 15, 1962
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United Kingdom
July 21, 2025 · Digital · Blu-ray - Essential Polish Animation
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