Sections & Films

HUGO THE HIPPO

Category: Edition 1976

Synopsis
The Sultan of Zanzibar has a problem: his harbor is infested with sharks. To solve the problem, he brings in twelve hippos to keep the sharks away, and it works. But once the hippos are no longer needed, they become a nuisance and are massacred by Aban Khan--all but one little hippo named Hugo. What will become of the last of the Zanzibar hippos?

Original Title HUGÓ, A VÍZILÓ
Italian Title HUGO L'IPPOPOTAMO
Category Official Competition
Section Official Competition
Tipology Animation, Feature Film
Duration 86'
Production Year 1975
Nationality Hungary, USA
Directed by Bill Feigenbaum
Screenplay Thomas Baum

BILL FEIGENBAUM