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Creatively animated in sepia print, this Academy Award winning short provides a fly’s eye view of the world. Sensing the approach of autumn, the fly, hoping for safety, takes shelter in a house. Without commentary, sound effects only. Award: AMPAS 1980 Academy Award for Best Animated Short Subject. Suitable for middle and upper primary and lower secondary levels.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
015804
Language
English
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Academy awards (Motion pictures)
Animation → Animated films - Hungary
Childrens Films → Children 12+
Childrens Films → Children 6-12
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)