The short animation award for 'The Lollipop,' based on the work of Korean author Baek Heena, was not awarded.
On March 2, local time, the '97th Academy Awards' took place at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California. American comedian Conan O'Brien, known for his humorous commentary, hosted the event for the first time.
That day, 'The Lollipop' was a contender for the short animation award and generated much anticipation; however, the trophy went to 'Under the Shade of Cyprus' directed by Husseyn Molaiemi. The feature animation award was won by 'Flow.'
'The Lollipop' is a short animation based on the picture books 'The Lollipop' and 'I Am a Dog' by Baek Heena, who is also the author of the beloved children's story 'Cloud Bread' and represents Korea. It is a 21-minute piece created with the involvement of Toei Animation, Japan's largest animation production company, and the production team from 'The First Slam Dunk.'
Previously, 'The Lollipop' was invited to and won awards at prestigious international film festivals, including the 25th New York International Children's Film Festival, the 50th Seattle International Film Festival, and the 57th Sitges Film Festival, recognizing its artistic value. Baek Heena noted that while the collaboration with the Japanese production company came from the company's sincere and affectionate pursuit to adapt 'The Lollipop' into a film, the production team worked hard to ensure that the Korean sentiment was well captured by visiting various neighborhoods in Seoul to stay true to the original work.
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