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So, 'The Taming' is quite an interesting piece from 1980. It's a nine-minute clay animation that Mark d'Oliveira and Bill Jarcho crafted while they were students at Emerson College. The story centers on a janitor at a circus who dreams of being a lion tamer. There's this quirky, almost surreal atmosphere throughout, thanks to the unique claymation style. The pacing is tight, really keeping you engaged with its brief runtime. The practical effects add this charm that you don't often see in today's animations. It feels like a blend of whimsy and longing, capturing that fantasy of stepping beyond one’s mundane reality. It’s definitely a standout for its time, even if it's just a student film.
Student Oscar winner in 1981Clay animation styleThemes of fantasy and aspiration
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