Un court-métrage en stop-motion qui a gagné l'Oscar pour le « Best Animated Short », en 1990.

« I think this wonderful animation is an excellent metaphor for the current state of our very troubled world.

Balance is maintained by global co-operation. Selfish desire and stubbiness cause instability and destruction. The final result is that even those who are victorious are left with only ashes in their mouth. » - yinyangnature.