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Great

  • March 17, 1975
  • 27 min.
  • Animation, History, Documentary
  • United Kingdom
An animated film about the British engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel, who spearheaded numerous engineering marvels of the early 19th century - including the Thames Tunnel, the Great Western Railway, and the Great Eastern steamship (for 40 years the world's largest steamship). Various styles of animation are used to depict events in his colorful life.

Original title: Great

2

nominations

100%

winning rate

2

wins

Academy Awards #48 - 1976

Award People Status
Best Animated Short Film Bob Godfrey Winner

British Academy Film Awards #29 - 1976

Award People Status
Best Animated Short Film Bob Godfrey Winner

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