Imprint = L'Empreinte

A social and philosophical fable about a little boy who has a plank fastened to his back. The day it is taken off is a day of great relief. The boy then discovers that his body bears the mark of a shoe sole and heel.

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Credits

director

Henri Lacam

Duration

00:07:25:00

Production places

France

Production dates

1980

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

014786

Language

English

Subject categories

Animation

Animation → Animated films - France

Childrens Films

Childrens Films → Children 6-12

Childrens Films → Children's films - France

Literature → Fables

Short films

Short films → Short films - France

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

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France, 1980

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