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Blackfly (S)

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Original title: Blackfly
Year: 1991
Running time: 5 min.
Country: Canada
Director: Christopher Hinton
Cast: Animation
Music: Wade Hemsworth
Cinematography: Animation
Producer: National Film Board of Canada (NFB)
Genre: Animation. Comedy. Musical | Insects. Short Film (Animated)
Synopsis: This animated film about the pesky blackfly is based on the song of the same title, written and sung by Canadian folk singer Wade Hemsworth, with back-up vocals by the McGarrigle sisters. It recounts Hemsworth's battles with this quintessential "critter" during a summer of surveying in Northern Ontario.

Awards: 1991: Oscar: Nominated for Best Animated Short Film

1992: Genie Awards (Canada): nominated to Best Animated Short.

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Blackfly (S)

1991

Christopher Hinton

4.4

(160)