CANADA
2009 / WORLD PREMIERE
8’40’’ / IN COLOR / 35mm
IN ENGLISH

Synopsis
What would happen if the world were a driverless train thundering recklessly over bumpy tracks? Happy passengers are having a great time on a crowded train, oblivious to the unknown fate that awaits them around the bend. When the effects of the shortage that ensues begin to be felt, the result is a class struggle that is as amusing as it is merciless. Naturally there are victims, but in the end everyone is equal. Rarely has a disaster seemed so delightful!

Director: Cordell Barker
Screenplay: Cordell Barker
Animation: Cordell Barker
in collaboration with Chris Cormier – JaSound Doll – John Tanasiciuk
Sound: Howard Rissin
Editing: Denis Pilon
Production Design: Mauricio Rial
Music: Benoit Charest

Voices:
Richard Condie
Leonard Waldner
Muriel Hogue

Biography Cordell Barker He was born in Winnipeg in 1957. In 1982, he joined the National Film Board of Canada where he made his first film, The Cat Came Back (1988), followed by Strange Invaders (2001). Both comic films were highly acclaimed by audiences and garnered Oscar nominations for best animated short in addition to receiving over 30 international awards. Barker is also known for his commercials for major companies. Runaway (2009) marks his third collaboration with the NFB. Filmography 1988   The Cat Came Back (short) 2001   Strange Invaders (short) 2009   Runaway (short)

Awards
Jury Special Prize – 2009 Annecy International Animated Film Festival

 

Festivals
Jerusalem International Film Festival - 2009
Int’l de curtas metragens, Vila do Conde – 2009