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In 1980, renowned Russian animators Yuri Norstein and Francheska Yarbusova began production on a beautiful stop-motion film called The Overcoat. After 40 years of work, the film remains unfinished, and The Overcoat has taken the record for longest animation production of all time.

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What is The Animators Who've Spent 40 Years on a Single Film (2021) about?

In 1980, renowned Russian animators Yuri Norstein and Francheska Yarbusova began production on a beautiful stop-motion film called The Overcoat. After 40 years of work, the film remains unfinished, and The Overcoat has taken the record for longest animation production of all time.

Who stars in The Animators Who've Spent 40 Years on a Single Film?

The Animators Who've Spent 40 Years on a Single Film stars Yuri Norstein, Francheska Yarbusova.

How long is The Animators Who've Spent 40 Years on a Single Film?

The Animators Who've Spent 40 Years on a Single Film has a runtime of 46 min and premiered in 2021.

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