The Killing of an Egg

The Killing of an Egg

1977 · 3 min · ★ 5.5 · Animation

This animated short film is about a guy who is about to eat a soft-boiled egg. As he's cracking the egg, he can hear a voice coming from within--telling him to STOP! Every time he hits the egg, someone from within the egg yells at him.

Directed by Paul Driessen · Written by Paul Driessen

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