Karl and Marilyn

Karl and Marilyn

2003 · 24 min · ★ 6.7 · Animation, Comedy

Karl is tired of the heavy burden of fame that oppresses him and he decides to liberate himself from it. He returns to life among so called ordinary people, after which he crosses paths with fame-seeking Marilyn. Ordinary Karl is the force that turns Marilyn into an idol of the masses. But not for long...

Directed by Priit Pärn · Written by Priit Pärn

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