05 Feb 1978
If the Stars Are Falling
The Hedgehog and the Bear decide to wipe the dust off the stars so their brightness won't fade out.
Pieces
A series of nine flipbook-like vignettes showcasing simple revelations of movement and color. Koji Yamamura's animation refers back to the phenakistoscope, one of the earliest mechanisms used to make drawings move.
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