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Copy Shop is a 2001 Austrian short film directed by Virgil Widrich. The film is notable for its visual technique, constructed from approximately 18,000 photocopied frames that create a distinctive animated effect from live-action footage. The black-and-white short was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film at the 74th Academy Awards. Its story follows a man whose life becomes increasingly replicated and multiplied through photocopier imagery.
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How was Copy Shop animated?
Virgil Widrich constructed Copy Shop from nearly 18,000 photocopied frames made from live-action footage. The repeated copying creates a jittery black-and-white visual style that mirrors the film's theme of duplication.
Who made the short film Copy Shop?
Copy Shop was written and directed by Austrian filmmaker Virgil Widrich. It was released in 2001 and runs for approximately 12 minutes.
What is Copy Shop about?
The story follows a copy-shop worker whose identity begins to replicate through the act of photocopying. Its surreal premise explores duplication, repetition, and the loss of individual identity.
Did Copy Shop receive major film recognition?
Yes. Copy Shop was nominated for the 2001 Academy Award for Best Short Film and won 43 international awards according to the filmmaker's official project page.
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