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The Sand Castle
Enjoy Co Hoedeman's short animated film about the sandman and the creatures he sculpts out of sand. They build a castle and celebrate the completion of their new home, only to be interrupted by an uninvited guest. Cleverly constructed, the film leaves interpretation open to the viewer. 1977 Oscar®-winner for Best Animated Short Film.
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redoak
“Hey that was great! Sand castles and objects being made!”
27 Apr 2012
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