• Title: The Satiric Eye
• Year: 1971
• Duration: unknown
• Rating:
• Genres: Comedy, Animation, Short

Summary The Satiric Eye (1971)

An anthology of four animated cartoons from Hungary and East Germany, which satirize man in society.

Presents several animated pieces which satirize man in society today. Consisting of four short, animated segments made in Hungary and East Germany. The first segment, Hídavatás (1969) shows problems experienced by a pompous public official at the scene of a bridge dedication. "Success" turns the tables on a lion tamer. The third segment, Temetés (1970) is a macabre view of a corpse who suddenly sits up and spoils the ritual display of grief (But does he get by with it?). "Either/Or" illustrates how a man in his attempt to appease two opposing sides, completely loses his identity.

Synopsis The Satiric Eye (1971)