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Ray Goossens
Born August 14, 1926 in Merksem, BelgiqueDied December 10, 19987 films
Ray Goossens was a Belgian animator, director, and comics artist, renowned for his significant contributions to European animation. In 1940, he co-founded the AFIM animation studios with Henri Winkeler and Edmond Roex, producing short animated films such as Smidje Smee. Post-World War II, Goossens ventured into comics, working with the weekly youth magazine Kleine Zondagsvriend. He is best known for creating the children's television series Musti (1968–1991), featuring a minimalist animation style that captivated young audiences. Goossens also directed the animated film Pinocchio in Outer Space (1965), showcasing his versatility in storytelling. His work has left a lasting legacy in the field of animation.
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First watchAsterix the Gaul19676.5In the year 50 BC, Gaul is occupied by the Romans - nearly. But the small village of Asterix and his friends still resists the Roman legions with the aid of their druid's magic potion,…View filmFilmography
7 films as director- 1967Asterix the GaulDirector
- 1965Pinocchio in Outer SpaceDirector
- 1965Spaghetti à la romaineDirector
- 1965Oumpah-Pah the Red SkinDirector
- 1964The Calculus AffairDirector
- 1960The haunted groveDirector
- 1942Smidje SmeeDirector