A non-narrated fantasy adventure about the world of puppets created by a young boy from the odds and ends he collects in the streets. The adventure begins in the long alleys and narrow laneways of the city and culminates in a secret magic place known only to the young boy and his friend the kettlebird. Suitable for upper primary level.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
015683
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Puppet films
Childrens Films → Children 6-12
Childrens Films → Children's films - Australia
Childrens Films → Puppet films
Fantasy & Science Fiction → Fantasy
Magic, Occult & Supernatural → Fantasy
Music & Performing Arts → Marionettes
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)