Pannonia Filmstudio

The tragic medieval tale of a man of inhuman strength, fierce temper and a desire for noble knighthood. While on the run as a murderer, he finds new life as a knight, only to face disillusionment, the horrors of war and ugly human vices.

This is a Hungarian cult animated short musical starring two stand up comedians / singers: Hofi Géza and Koós János. Directed by Nepp József, a well known Hungarian cartoon director, the story revolves around two cats, who try to catch some mice in the house. With sporadic dialog, the emphasis is on the parody of international and Hungarian evergreens of the era.

1983 Cannes Film Festival

Short Gusztáv cartoon.

Siblings Peti and Kati accompanied by Félix, their small dachshund, visit their great-uncle, Professor Leonardo, who is just then working on his latest invention, the automaton. The mechanical ‘employee’ is ready to do all the jobs around the home: cooking, vacuuming, cutting the grass, darning socks, sewing on buttons, shining shoes. But when uncle Leo leaves home, the kids sneak back into the house and set the automaton going. The playful prank ends up in a dizzying muddle.