What is Animation?(2014)

What is Animation? is a documentary short that follows veteran British animator Bob Godfrey as he tackles the deceptively simple question of what animation actually is. Godfrey's answer unfolds with wit and irreverence, challenging conventional thinking about the medium while offering genuine insight. Throughout, a diminutive figure in a bowler hat physically enacts Godfrey's commentary, creating a playful visual counterpoint to his narration. The film balances humor with substance, making it an ideal introduction to animation's possibilities for anyone curious about how the craft works and what makes it distinctive as an art form.