Balance
(Animation 1989 Oscar Winner 1990)
On a floating platform, a group of men are seated uniformly to maintain balance.
This German animated short film, directed by Christoph Lauenstein and Wolfgang Lauenstein, tells the story of five men who are trapped on a precarious platform in a void. The film explores themes of power, greed, and cooperation. The film won the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film in 1990.