Official movie poster for Sisyphus (1974), a animation film

Sisyphus(1974)

6.7(45)3m1974-10-01
Animation

Sisyphus Synopsis

The film is an artistically spare depiction of the Greek myth of Sisyphus, sentenced to eternally roll a stone up a mountain. The story is presented in a single, unbroken shot, consisting of a dynamic line drawing of Sisyphus, the stone, and the mountainside.

Sisyphus (1974) is a animation film directed by Marcell Jankovics, released on October 1, 1974 with a runtime of 3m. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 45 ratings.

Director:
Marcell Jankovics
Writers:
Albert Camus
Cinematographer:
Zoltán Bacsó
Production:
Hungarofilm, Pannónia Filmstúdió
Status:
Released

Sisyphus Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 45 ratings.

CinemaSerf

7/10

If this short animation doesn't leave you feeling exhausted the I don't know what will. A man with almost perfect musculature has to roll a great big boulder up to the top of a pyramid of other great rocks - and judging by the energetic audio it's an all but Herculean task. Why? Well we're not told that here but your Janet & John book of Greek Mythology will tell you that he was a greedy king who broke the sacred…

Reviewed on May 16, 2024

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Sisyphus – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch Sisyphus online?

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Sisyphus (1974) is available to stream on Eternal Family. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.

When was Sisyphus released?

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Sisyphus was released on October 1, 1974 and runs for 3m.

Is Sisyphus worth watching?

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Sisyphus (1974) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 45 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy animation films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.