Of Lines and Men: The Animation of Jonathan Amitay profiles the genius of animator Jonathan Amitay, a Toronto-based artist who uses his innovative stop motion animated films to explore issues such as ecology, nuclear war and human rights. His unique animation uses only gold chains and sand to create lively, opinionated characters, born out of his frustration at not being able to change the world.
This intimate portrayal unveils the artist's distinctive technique and traces the themes in his work to a childhood impacted by the Second World War, his formative years in Palestine and his battle with manic depression. Amitay's award-winning films have been screened at film festivals around the world and have been honoured with retrospective screenings at Cinematheque Ontario and the Ottawa International Animation Festival.
