Hedgehog in the Fog

Duncan Gray

I sought this one out after running the numbers and finding out that it's one of the highest rated films here on MUBI. Not sure I quite agree with that status, but it's a lovely, bewitching 11 minutes that is understandably a landmark of arthouse animation, showing the world as a confusing, scary, but possibly benevolent place. Just the way it looks when you're a kid.

Zac Weber

This mesmerizing short film was really ahead of its time. Yuriy Norshteyn's intricate craftsmanship adds a remarkable amount of depth to the minimalist animation and the hazy images carry an effervescent sense of harmony.

Gonçalo Lamas

That somehow naif, cute purity is a warm delight, and defines perfectly the overall flow of this fable. A cosy place to be.

Zoe Wanda Margot

I have been so fascinated by everything.. If i had watched this when i was a child, i think i could have got some problems dealing with real normal world.

smndvdcl

The illustration of fog for a 70s animator is exceptional, the adaptation of a children's tale is sublime and the ambiguity of its narrative features intrigue. However, it is arguably overrated. I would not rate 'Hedgehog In The Fog' as one of the greatest films of all time even though there is much of merit. As a source of inspiration, there is much to pinpoint, if not an unequivocal masterpiece.

mfg

I wish it was 11 hours long.

Bernardo Rodrigues

We are afraid of going outside our "bubble", we don't want to leave our safety zone but once we do it's an adventure, and it's what makes our greatest memories

Malt Frisky

I could see this getting played at Christmas. It seems to have similar animation and a dreamlike quality to The Snowman. It's basically about a hedgehog who visits his mate and gets sidetracked, that's it! 10 minutes well spent though it will stay with you longer than you think.