The Cathedral
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The Cathedral | |
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Directed by | Tomasz Bagiński |
Distributed by | Vision |
Running time | 6 min 28 sec |
Language | none (silent) |
The Cathedral (Polish: Katedra) is a science fiction short story by Jacek Dukaj, winner of the Janusz A. Zajdel Award in 2000, and of a 2002 short animated movie by Tomasz Bagiński based on the story, nominated to Academy Award in 2003. The movie has also won the title of the Best Animated Short - Siggraph 2002 in San Antonio and several other awards.
Spoiler warning: Plot and/or ending details follow.
The movie, made in 3ds max, is focused on a pilgrim who visits the giant mystical building which looks like a medieval cathedral. The mystery surrounding the building becomes unveiled during the sunrise. The pilgrim becomes enchanted and stays in the building forever.