Abstract:  In his film theory, Gilles Deleuze delved into animation and examined its category and essence in terms of both connotations and extensions, differentiating it from the imagery and motion found in typical films. Despite his distinctive language, his fundamental ideas have not deviated from traditional interpretations of animation. Although animation is a unique form of imagery, Deleuze did not discuss it in detail; instead, he used it metaphorically to illustrate specific situations in film imagery. In Deleuze’s theory of the “fold,” digital technology can serve only as a “method,” rather than as the essence of things.

Key words: Deleuze, image, animation, digital technology