Max sends Ko-Ko on a rocket toward the moon, but Ko-Ko crash lands on Mars, where he encounters bizarre creatures and contraptions. Meanwhile, Max himself is blasted into outer space.
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In the realm of early 20th-century animation, 'Trip to Mars' stands as a beacon of innovation and creativity, crafted by the visionary Max Fleischer. This animated short is not merely a narrative of adventure and mishap; it is a visually rich exploration of the human condition, set against the backdrop of an alien worl...
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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Dave Fleischer
Dave Fleischer
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"In the realm of early 20th-century animation, 'Trip to Mars' stands as a beacon of innovation and creativity, crafted by the visionary Max Fleischer. This animated short is not merely a narrative of adventure and mishap; it is a visually rich exploration of the human condition, set against the backdrop of an alien world, where the boundaries between different forms of reality are blurred. The story begins with Max, a character who appears to be the creator of the animation, sending his pet Ko-K..."
