Synopsis:
It’s summer. High above in a tree, the little Bird cherishes and nurtures the green leaves of his home. Suddenly a hungry caterpillar sets out to eat the appetizing leaves. The little Bird manages to lure away the glutton and an adventurous journey begins.
- Director:
- Lena von Döhren
- Year:
- 2017
- Country:
- Switzerland
- Running time:
- 4 min.
- Technique:
- 2D Animation, Cut-Out Animation
- Original title:
- Der kleine Vogel und die Raupe
- Production type:
- Professional
- Producer:
- Gerd Gockell
- Animator:
- Lena von Döhren
- Script writer:
- Lena von Döhren
- Sound designer:
- Christof Steinmann
- Editor:
- Fee Liechti
- Production:
- Schattenkabinett
- Distribution:
- MAGNETFILM
- Tags:
- Nature, Animals, Friendships, Transformation, Hope, Bedtime friendly, Non-violent, Poetic, Calming
- Audience:
- 4+
- Festival selections:
- Animafest Zagreb – World Festival of Animated Film
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