Gyula Macskássy
Directing
Gyula Macskássy, often referred to as the "father of Hungarian animation," was a pioneering animator and director. He began his career in the 1930s, creating animated commercials and later co-founding Hungary's first animation studio. In 1951, he directed A kiskakas gyémánt félkrajcárja (The Cockerel's Diamond Coin), the first Hungarian color animation film. Macskássy was instrumental in developing animated series such as Peti (1963) and Gusztáv. His innovative work earned him the Balázs Béla Prize, and his legacy continues to influence Hungarian animation.
Known for
Directing38
The Statue
1971
Director
Weapon
1971
Director
movieCuriosity
1970
Director
Success
1970
Director
Help
1970
Director
movieSuicide
1970
Director
movieBehind the Bars
1970
Director
movieUhuka, The Little Owl
1969
Director
movieOld Man, Young Man
1969
Director
movieA Bit of Immortality
1967
Director
tvGustavus
1966
Director
movieWe Would Never Do That
1965
Director
movieA Romantic Story
1964
Director
movieDuel
1961
Director
moviePeter and the Robot
1961
Director
movieThe Greedy Bee
1959
Director
movieMouse and Lion
1957
Director
movieTwo Little Oxen
1956
Director
movieThe Clever Girl
1956
Director
Dog Duty
1952
Director
movieLucky Jim
1942
Director
Light
1942
Director
movieIncandescent Love
1939
Director
Writing6
Visual Effects3
movieA Bit of Immortality
1967
Animation Director
movieDuel
1961
Animation
movieMouse and Lion
1957
Animation Director