Swimmy

This prize-winning animated film is Leo Lionni’s own interpretation of his original fable about the small fish, Swimmy, which outwits the hungry tuna and leads the other fish in exploring the marvellous underwater world.

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Credits

production company

Connecticut Films

co-producer

Leo Lionni

Giulio Gianini

Duration

00:05:50:00

Production places

United States

Production dates

1969

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

010490

Language

English

Subject categories

Animation

Animation → Animated films - United States

Childrens Films

Childrens Films → Children 0-6

Childrens Films → Children 6-12

Childrens Films → Children's films - United States

Literature → Fables

Literature → Fables - Juvenile films

Short films

Short films → Short films - United States

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)

16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)

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United States, 1969

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