Lemmings

This short animated film satirizes the then-popular 'lemming suicide' myth. It humorously depicts lemmings marching off cliffs in large numbers, interspersed with commentary and gags about their supposed self-destructive tendencies. The film plays with the idea of blind conformity and the absurd nature of such behavior.

As a short, satirical animation from the 1970s, 'Lemmings' received limited widespread critical review. However, it is generally remembered as a quirky and amusing take on a persistent myth. It has gained a cult following over the years among animation enthusiasts for its dark humor and visual gags.

• A humorous and dark satire on a popular myth.

• Features visual gags and commentary on blind conformity.

• Short, quirky, and memorable animation piece.

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The film satirizes the widely held but scientifically inaccurate belief that lemmings commit mass suicide by jumping off cliffs, a myth popularized in part by a 1958 Disney nature documentary, 'White Wilderness'.