This is the tale of a poor fisherman who catches an enchanted fish. His wife demands that he ask the fish to grant him a wish but the fish teaches the ambitious wife a lesson about wishing for too much. Puppets in silhouette are used to translate this Brothers Grimm fairytale.
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Collection
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Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
003770
Language
English
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Puppet films
Animation → Animated films - Sweden
Animation → Animation - Juvenile films
Childrens Films → Children 0-6
Childrens Films → Children 6-12
Childrens Films → Puppet films
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Avarice
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Moral education
Literature → Children's literature - Film and video adaptations
Literature → Fairy tales - Film and video adaptations
Music & Performing Arts → Puppet films
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)