Gyula Macskássy
Known for: Directing
Born: February 3, 1912 in Budapest, Austria-Hungary (now Hungary) - Died: October 28, 1971
Gyula Macskássy, often referred to as the "father of Hungarian animation," was a pioneering animator and director. He began his career in the 1930s, creating animated commercials and later co-founding Hungary's first animation studio. In 1951, he directed A kiskakas gyémánt félkrajcárja (The Cockerel's Diamond Coin), the first Hungarian color animation film. Macskássy was instrumental in developing animated series such as Peti (1963) and Gusztáv. His innovative work earned him the Balázs Béla Prize, and his legacy continues to influence Hungarian animation.
Known for
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The Greedy Bee
Writer
The Cockerel's Diamond Coin
Director
Two Little Oxen
Director
Lucky Jim
Director
The Old Lady
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Sport Competition in the Forest
Director
Incandescent Love
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The Pencil and the Eraser
Director
A Romantic Story
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Duel
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Success
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Help
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The Good Man
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Curiosity
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The Statue
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Old Man, Young Man
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Dog Duty
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We Would Never Do That
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Weapon
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Little Man, Big City
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1,2,3… The History of Numbers
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Suicide
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Behind the Bars
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Uhuka, The Little Owl
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