The everchanging daydreams of a small boy are viewed with suspicion by his friends, his parents, and his doctor. However, when his parents realise that his dreams have commercial value, the boy is exploited until his dreams, like the flowers that inspire him, wither and die. Animated with music and sound effects. No spoken language. Animators: Janoslav Doubrava, Josef Hekrala, Vera Macesova
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In ACMI's collection
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
007676
Subject categories
Animation → Animated films - Czechoslovakia
Childrens Films → Children 12+
Childrens Films → Children's films - Czechoslovakia
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Avarice
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Exploitation - Psychological aspects
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Exploitation - Psychological aspects
Fantasy & Science Fiction → Fantasy
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Dreams
Magic, Occult & Supernatural → Dreams
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)