Appetizers

1960 0h 8m EN

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9.0

MASTERPIECE

★9.0TMDB · 1

Animation

Synopsis

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A collection of one-minute cartoons produced by the National Film Board of Canada animators for government sponsors. Showcasing a playful selection of animation techniques, the clips include reminders about t4levision programs, traffic safety rules, and admonition from the Department of Labour.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Jeff Hale
Languages: English, French
Countries: Canada

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RUNTIME

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Tight 8-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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66 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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3 / 6

WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, French.

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ERA

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0226777 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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6 / 6

WILD

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Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Jeff Hale directs. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Canada. Dialogue in English, French.

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1Tight 8-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
266 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
3Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, French.
4Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
5IMDB entry: tt0226777 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
6Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.