The Battle

1970
Sound
5m

Animation on the body and the battle between microbes and antibodies. The film begins by entering the mouth of a sturdy young soldier, the camera travelling down the throat to witness a 'battle' between red and green opponents. The ferocity of the battle weakens as the ageing process undermines the body. The film ends with a bent old soldier hobbling away.

DIY Animation

Amateur animation auteurs bring their homegrown creations to life

The requirements for making an animated film are pretty low. With a camera that shoots in single frames and an idea in your back pocket, you're well on your way. This collection showcases an assortment of dining table Disneys, who combine homebrewed talent with the all-important dedication and patience required to bring a story to life one frame at a time. Not that this was necessarily a solitary pursuit. From the 1950s onwards networks of amateur animators like The Grasshopper Group collaborated on filmmaking and distribution, and animated shorts were often a highlight of the amateur filmmaking scene.