Gyula Macskássy
Directing · Writer · Director · Animation
Born Feb 4, 1912 · Budapest, Austria-Hungary (now Hungary)
Active 1939–1971 · Awards: Béla Balázs Award
Gyula Macskássy, often referred to as the "father of Hungarian animation," was a pioneering animator and director. He began his career in the 1930s, creating animated commercials and later co-founding Hungary's first animation studio.
Filmography
Gustavus (1966) — Director · WriterA Bit of Immortality (1967) — Director · Animation Director1,2,3… The History of Numbers (1962) — Director · WriterDuel (1961) — Director · Animation · WriterTwo Little Oxen (1956) — DirectorThe Cockerel's Diamond Coin (1951) — DirectorThe Clever Girl (1956) — DirectorThe Pencil and the Eraser (1960) — Director · WriterA Romantic Story (1964) — DirectorMouse and Lion (1957) — Animation Director · DirectorBehind the Bars (1970) — DirectorUhuka, The Little Owl (1969) — DirectorThe Greedy Bee (1959) — Writer · DirectorLucky Jim (1942) — DirectorThe Old Lady (1971) — DirectorSport Competition in the Forest (1952) — DirectorIncandescent Love (1939) — DirectorSuccess (1970) — DirectorHelp (1970) — DirectorThe Good Man (1970) — DirectorCuriosity (1970) — DirectorThe Statue (1971) — DirectorOld Man, Young Man (1969) — DirectorDog Duty (1952) — Director