René Laloux’s mesmerising psychedelic sci-fi allegory is a landmark of European animation. The film prefigures much of the work of Hayao Miyazaki in its blending of fantastical storytelling, beautiful artwork, political and social concerns. ‘Oms’ are human-like creatures, kept as domesticated pets by an alien race of blue giants called ‘Draags’. The story takes place on the Draags’ planet Ygam, where Terr manages to escape enslavement to organise an Om revolt. Screening with René Laloux’s short film Les Escargots (France, 1965, 10 mins)
Search by category