How a Mosquito Operates
Watch TrailerA hungry mosquito spots and follows a man on his way home. The mosquito slips into the room where the man is sleeping, and gets ready for a meal. His first attempts startle the man and wake him up, but the mosquito is very persistent.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1912 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Animation, Comedy |
| Director | Winsor McCay |
| Runtime | 6 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.3/10 (62 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
Windsor McCay constructs this short with brilliant contrast, giving the mosquito a grotesquely human determination and relying on fluid, detailed animation to build a tense yet absurd narrative. It explores the epic battle of wills between man and a persistent natural nuisance through pure visual storytelling.
What lingers after viewing is admiration for how this century-old piece of animation, with its simple plot and dark comedy, remains thoroughly engaging and witty. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Winsor McCay
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Watch in a dim room to fully appreciate the silent film's detailed animation and dark humor.
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