John Halas

John Halas, a pioneer in the realm of animation, was born in Budapest, Hungary in 1912 and was actively directing films from the 1930s until the late 1980s. His work, primarily in the genre of animation, included the influential films "Animal Farm" and "Ruddigore," earning him a Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival and the title "The British Disney." Halas' distinctive style involved a blend of traditional and experimental animation techniques, making his films a unique viewing experience. Undeniably, John Halas was not just a filmmaker, but a visionary who brought imagination to life, leaving an indelible print on the world of animation.