Spinnolio is a Canadian animated short film, directed by John Weldon and released in 1977.[1] A parody of Pinocchio, the film tells the story of an old man who carves a wooden boy; however, as the fairy never arrives to grant him life, Spinnolio remains wooden and inanimate, but nevertheless successfully establishes a career working at the complaints desk of a department store because of his apparent skill at listening without talking.[2]
^"Canadian animation recommended—for Canadians". Baltimore Sun, January 28, 1983.
^"Animation has joined hockey and peacekeeping in making Canada a world leader: NFB looks to continue its prize-winning ways". The Globe and Mail, August 31, 1978.
1 These two films were given honorable mentions rather than officially winning the award, but are included here as no other winner was named above them.
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