When the day breaks

A chicken man and a pig woman bump into each other setting off a chain of events. 2001 Annecy Winner. One of the most affecting animated films of recent times. A story that highlights the things that connect us.

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Credits

creator

Amanda Forbes

Wendy Tilby

Duration

00:09:35:00

Production places

Canada

Production dates

1999

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

B1002892

Language

English

Audience classification

unclassified

Subject categories

Animation

Animation → Animated films - Canada

Short films

Short films → Short films - Canada

Holdings

Digital Betacam [PAL]; Master

Digital Betacam [PAL]; Sub-master

VHS [PAL]; Reference - timecoded

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Canada, 1999

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