A film without words (with titles in French) in which simple actions achieve surprising results. A man wants a door in a wall; he draws a rectangle and, presto, there is an opening. In the same way, he conjures up furnishings. If too high or too low, a raising or lowering of a finger puts everything right. The film is a sort of lesson in proportions, which young viewers especially should enjoy. Cast: Paul Buissonneau, Louise Latraverse.
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ACMI Identifier
002848
Subject categories
Animation → Animated films - Canada
Childrens Films → Children 12+
Childrens Films → Children 6-12
Childrens Films → Children's films - Canada
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Education of children
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Education of children
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Mathematics - Study and teaching
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Education of children
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Mathematics
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Mathematics - Juvenile films
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Mathematics - Study and teaching
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)