Echo (2012)

Genre : Animation

Runtime : 5M

Director : Merlin Flügel

Synopsis

People, animals and buildings create a visual echo in this surreal, hand-drawn animation. Obtuse, atmospheric and engaging.

Actors

Crews

Merlin Flügel
Merlin Flügel
Director
Jonathan Schwenk
Jonathan Schwenk
Sound Designer

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