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Oscar® Winner, Best Documentary (Short Subject), 1952
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1952
8 min
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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.
This work contains scenes of violence. Viewer discretion is advised.
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.
This work contains scenes of violence. Viewer discretion is advised.
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directorNorman McLaren
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producerNorman McLaren
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animationNorman McLaren
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musicNorman McLaren
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photographyWolf Koenig
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soundClarke Daprato
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castJean-Paul LadouceurGrant Munro
Ages 11 to 15
Study Guides
School subjects
Analyze the characters’ points of view for validity and fairness, then analyze their actions. Examine how countries/regions in conflict often lose sight of what they are fighting for. Discuss options for peaceful resolutions to territorial/ownership disputes. How can these strategies be used in the students’ lives? Are there ways we can practice fair fighting now to avoid serious conflict later?