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Neighbours

Norman McLaren
1952 | 8 min
The NFB’s 2nd Academy-Award winning film. In this short film, Norman McLaren employs the principles normally used to put drawings or puppets into motion to animate live actors. The story is a parable about two people who come to blows over the possession of a flower.

For more background info on this film, visit the NFB.ca blog.

Awards and distinctions

  • Notable Film Award
    Calvin Workshop Awards, New York
    1968
  • Redwood Award for Special Merit - Category: Film-as-Communication
    International Film Festival, San Francisco
    1967
  • Diploma of Honour
    International Review of Specialized Cinematography, Rome
    1957
  • Certificate of Honour - Category: Film Production in General
    International Review of Specialized Cinematography, Rome
    1955
  • Gulf of Salerno Grand Trophy
    Annual Documentary Film Festival, Salerno
    1954
  • Third Award - Category: Sociology
    International Documentary Film Festival, Yorkton
    1954
  • Special Award - Category: Non-theatrical
    Annual Canadian Film Awards, Montréal
    1953
  • Award of Merit - Category: Adult Education
    Annual Film Festival, Boston
    1953
  • Oscar - Category: Documentary Short Subjects
    Annual Academy Awards / OSCARS, Hollywood
    1953