Albert (1985 film)

Albert is a 1985 animated short film directed by Paul Driessen. It is a co-production of the National Film Board of Canada and Holland Animation. The film is known for its unique, minimalist animation style and absurdist humor.

The short tells the story of a man named Albert who is constantly being redrawn, manipulated, and tormented by the animator. His physical form is fluid and unstable, reflecting his lack of control over his own existence. The narrative explores themes of creation, control, and the relationship between artist and subject. It uses the animated medium to directly comment on the act of animation itself, blurring the lines between reality and fiction within the film's world. The ending is ambiguous, leaving the viewer to contemplate the nature of Albert's fate.