The Little prince

A claymation version of Antoine de Saint-Exupery’s story about a little prince who leaves his tiny planet in search of friends. He eventually reaches Earth, where a fox teaches him the secret of responsibility. References to well known paintings and imaginative animation techniques are employed throughout this film. Narrated by Cliff Robertson.

Credits

producer/director

Will Vinton

production company

Will Vinton Productions

Billy Budd Films

Duration

00:28:00:00

Production places

United States

Production dates

1979

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

31369

Language

English

Subject categories

Adaptations

Animation

Animation → Animated films - United States

Childrens Films

Childrens Films → Children 6-12

Childrens Films → Children's films - United States

Literature → Children's literature - Film and video adaptations

Literature → French literature - Film and video adaptations

Literature → Literature

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, 1979

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