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"Gopher Broke" is a 2004 American computer-animated short film directed by Jeff Fowler and produced by Blur Studio. The plot centers on a hungry gopher who attempts to steal vegetables from passing produce trucks by digging holes in a rural road, only to be consistently outsmarted. The short relies entirely on physical slapstick comedy and exaggerated character animation rather than dialogue. It was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film at the 77th Academy Awards.
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Who directed the animated short Gopher Broke?
Gopher Broke was directed by Jeff Fowler and produced by Blur Studio in 2004. Fowler later became widely known for directing the Sonic the Hedgehog feature films.
What is the gopher trying to steal in Gopher Broke?
The hungry gopher tries to take vegetables from passing produce trucks by digging holes in a rural road. The repeated attempts form the short's central visual comedy.
Why does the gopher keep failing in Gopher Broke?
The gopher's plans are repeatedly outsmarted by the movement of the trucks and the consequences of his own traps. The short relies on escalating physical comedy rather than extended dialogue.
Is Gopher Broke connected to the Sonic the Hedgehog movies?
There is no story connection between Gopher Broke and Sonic the Hedgehog. The connection is Jeff Fowler, who directed the 2004 Blur Studio short before directing the Sonic films.
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