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Ruzz and Ben/Ruzz et Ben
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Two inner-city kids attempt to fly a kite amid the skyscrapers and apartment blocks. One fateful day, their toy breaks free. In searching for it, the youngsters stumble upon a fabulous realm whose existence no one would ever have suspected: a glorious jumble of odds and ends hidden away among the dreary grey buildings. Here, the four basic elements - earth, wind, fire and water - coexist in a perfect, albeit fragile, balance. As they explore this strange new world, Ruzz and Ben come face to face with the denizen of the place, an astonishing creature, half animal, half vegetable. The terrified children quickly realize that it has a good heart, immense wisdom, and more than one trick up its sleeve. In fact, this mysterious character has mastered the wind that can make their kite soar. Over the course of this initiatory journey, the little street urchins gain an understanding of nature, and learn to master their fears. A dazzling work of puppet animation, full of delightful twists and brimming with humanity.
2005, 23 min 46 s
Awards
Award for Best Animation Medium Film
Festival internacional de Cine para Ninos / DIVERCINE
July 11 to 21 2006, Montevideo - Uruguay
Award of the Children's Jury
International Animation Film Festival / International Trickfilm Festival
April 27 to May 2 2006, Stuttgart - Germany
