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The Wiseman (1991) | Criteria

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The Wiseman

English • 1991 • 5m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

Comedy Animation

Synopsis

The pseudo-spiritual ramblings of a self-proclaimed ‘wiseman’ are interspersed by bizarre things happening to his head.

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Additions: August 2020
Position 81
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Films by Bill Plympton
Position 6

Credits

Crew

DirectorBill Plympton

WriterMaureen McElheron, Bill Plympton