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Sometimes All a Cartoon Needs Is Just One Minute

March 31, 2020March 30, 2022 John MaherComments Off on Sometimes All a Cartoon Needs Is Just One Minute

Satoshi Kon’s films are master classes in cinematic editing, and his final work, the minute-long short film ‘Ohayo,’ is no exception.

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