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In 2015, he wrote and directed a breathtaking animated adaptation of Kahlil Gibran’s The Prophet, showcasing his ability to translate philosophical poetry into stunning visual sequences. That same year, he earned an Academy Award nomination for the animated short film The Little Matchgirl, a hauntingly beautiful silent short based on Hans Christian Andersen’s tale.
His resume maps the history of animation, including work on Watership Down, The Bugs Bunny/Road-Runner Movie, and modern hits like Ted and Ted 2. Whether working on slapstick comedy or deep tragedy, Allers brought sincerity to every frame. He believed animation was not just for children but a sophisticated medium capable of touching the deepest aspects of the human experience.
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