Bob's Birthday

Bob's Birthday

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This film took home an Oscar® for Best Animated Short Film. When Margaret plans a celebration for her husband Bob, she underestimates the sudden impact of middle age on his mood. A witty, offbeat animated portrait of a frustrated dentist wrestling with the fundamental issues of life proves that birthdays (and surprise parties) can be very tricky indeed.

This film contains scenes of nudity and/or sexuality. Viewer discretion is advised.

Short Film Award 1995

This film took home an Oscar® for Best Animated Short Film. When Margaret plans a celebration for her husband Bob, she underestimates the sudden impact of middle age on his mood. A witty, offbeat animated portrait of a frustrated dentist wrestling with the fundamental issues of life proves that birthdays (and surprise parties) can be very tricky indeed.

Albert Ohayon
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Bob's Birthday, Alison Snowden & David Fine, provided by the National Film Board of Canada

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Credits
  • director
    Alison Snowden
    David Fine
  • script
    Alison Snowden
    David Fine
  • producer
    Alison Snowden
    David Fine
    David Verrall
  • executive producer
    Barrie McLean
  • animation camera
    Pierre Landry
    Lynda Pelley
    Raymond Dumas
    Robin L.P. Bain
  • sound editing
    Danuta Klis
  • animation
    Alison Snowden
    David Fine
    Janet Perlman
  • voice
    Andy Hamilton
    Harry Enfield
    Alison Snowden
    Andrew Maclachlan
    Tessa Wojiczak
    Sally Grace
  • re-recording
    Jean-Pierre Joutel
    Serge Boivin
  • music
    Patrick Godfrey

  • Ethan Partington

    wow

    Ethan Partington, 5 Apr 2019
  • redoak

    I've never seen a surprise party go like that!

    redoak, 30 Apr 2012
  • OldMisterToad

    This is very funny. Enjoyed it.

    OldMisterToad, 14 Dec 2011

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