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Despite its acclaim, the film was initially censored. A particularly brutal scene involving the "neighbors" attacking each other’s families was cut from many versions for being too distressing. Once restored, the film’s full impact was felt worldwide, eventually winning the in 1953. 4. Why It Matters Today You can view the full film for free
McLaren utilized a technique called , where live actors (Grant Munro and Jean-Paul Ladouceur) are filmed frame-by-frame like stop-motion puppets. This creates a surreal, jerky motion that allows the characters to "glide" over grass or perform impossible physical feats, perfectly mirroring the descent into madness as their conflict escalates. 2. A Universal Message You can view the full film for free