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Historical documentary

The Animograph, or I Was Born in a Shoebox (2022): Cast

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The Animograph, or I Was Born in a Shoebox is a 2022 historical documentary directed by Thierry Dejean, starring Jean Dejoux, Mia Farrow and Chuck Jones. It runs 55 minutes.

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The Animograph, or I Was Born in a Shoebox (2022) movie poster
Released
Runtime
55 min
Director
Thierry Dejean
Genres
History , Documentary
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Animograph, or I Was Born in a Shoebox About?

The premise of The Animograph, or I Was Born in a Shoebox without spoilers.

The film tells the remarkable story of the animograph, a unique machine developed in France during the 1960s by cartoonist and inventive engineer Jean Dejoux (1922-2015). Dejoux envisioned the animograph as a device that would transform the animation industry with its innovative approach to creating moving images. The documentary explores his creation and its place in the history of animation technology.

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Cast & crew

The Animograph, or I Was Born in a Shoebox Cast

Jean Dejoux leads the cast, with Mia Farrow and Chuck Jones. Directed by Thierry Dejean; 30 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Thierry Dejean

One more film directed by Thierry Dejean: Les Shadoks et la maladie mystérieuse.

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The Animograph, or I Was Born in a Shoebox Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “Der Animograph, oder Ich bin in einem Schuhkarton geboren” and “El animógrafo, o Nací en una caja de zapatos”.

Also known as
  • Der Animograph, oder Ich bin in einem Schuhkarton geboren
  • El animógrafo, o Nací en una caja de zapatos
  • Animograf albo: Urodziłem się w pudełku po butach
  • L'animografo, ovvero sono nato in una scatola di scarpe

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The Animograph, or I Was Born in a Shoebox FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Animograph, or I Was Born in a Shoebox, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Animograph, or I Was Born in a Shoebox?

The Animograph, or I Was Born in a Shoebox runs 55 minutes.

When was The Animograph, or I Was Born in a Shoebox released?

The Animograph, or I Was Born in a Shoebox was released on May 12, 2022.

Who directed The Animograph, or I Was Born in a Shoebox?

The Animograph, or I Was Born in a Shoebox was directed by Thierry Dejean.

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Who is in the cast of The Animograph, or I Was Born in a Shoebox?

The Animograph, or I Was Born in a Shoebox stars Jean Dejoux, Mia Farrow and Chuck Jones, among 30 credited actors.

Does The Animograph, or I Was Born in a Shoebox have a post-credit scene?

No. The Animograph, or I Was Born in a Shoebox has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Animograph, or I Was Born in a Shoebox in?

The original language of The Animograph, or I Was Born in a Shoebox is French.

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