Boris Kolar, a renowned director and writer, entered this world on April 14, 1933, in the vibrant city of Zagreb, Croatia, which was then a part of Yugoslavia. Throughout his illustrious career, he has made a lasting impact on the world of animation, leaving behind a legacy of six captivating short films, including the notable NFB co-productions, The Specialist, which was released in 1971.
In addition to his individual directorial efforts, Kolar also played a pivotal role as the artistic director of the NFB and Zagreb Film's groundbreaking omnibus project, Man the Polluter anthology. This ambitious endeavor brought together a diverse range of talented individuals, each contributing their unique perspective to the collective work. Kolar's own short film, Reduction of People, is a standout component of the anthology, spanning a duration of 00:22:42 to 00:25:42.