The Village

This animated film is set in an isolated small village governed by the church. Although the residents are all acquaintances, they spend their time spying on one another to uncover secrets. Despite the pervasive surveillance, every inhabitant has their own hidden faults and sins to conceal, creating a cycle of hypocrisy and mutual suspicion.

The short film was written and directed by Mark Baker and produced by Studio AKA in the United Kingdom. The voice cast includes Dave Western, Annie Griffin, and James Baker. Released on May 1, 1993, the production has a runtime of 14 minutes. Audience reception has been positive, with a rating of 7.5/10 on IMDb based on 653 votes and a score of 7.6/10 on TMDB from 24 votes.