Visual Effects
Kaj Pindal
Born December 1, 1927 Copenhagen, Denmark
Biography
Kaj Pindal was a Danish-Canadian animator and educator renowned for his distinctive animation style and contributions to the National Film Board of Canada (NFB). He began his career in Denmark, creating anti-Hitler cartoons during World War II, which led to his relocation to Canada. At the NFB, Pindal co-directed the Academy Award-nominated short What on Earth! (1967) and created Peep and the Big Wide World (1988), which later inspired a television series. His work is characterized by wit and a unique cartoon style, leaving a lasting impact on the animation industry.
Directed Films
7.0
Peep and the Big Wide World
1988·Animation
6.8
Caninabis
1979·Animation
7.0
Man: The Polluter
1973·Animation
8.0
Horsing Around
1973·Animation
10.0
The City (Osaka)
1970·Animation
6.5
What on Earth!
1967·Animation
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Volcano
1967·Animation
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Dynamite
1967·Animation
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Fringe Benefits
1967·Animation
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Funeral
1966·Animation
10.0
Pot-pourri
1962·Animation
10.0
The Peep Show
1962·Animation
9.0
Appetizers
1960·Animation
