ABCD

ABCD

1985 · 5 min · ★ 10.0 · Animation

An advocation for a new and personal take on the alphabet reveals multi-layered, comical meanings. ABCD is an experimental animation, decidedly crude in approach and part socio-political commentary and surrealist whimsy.

Directed by Roxlee

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