A beautifully filmed adaptation of the Tomi de Paola story about Giovanni, the clown who juggled for a living during the Middle Ages. Now, old and penniless, he returns to his birthplace seeking refuge in the church on Christmas Eve. Watching the procession of gifts for the Holy Child, he offers the only gift he has - one last performance. Suitable for middle and upper primary level.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
323778
Language
English
Subject categories
Adaptations
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Religious films
Animation
Animation → Animated films - United States
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Children - Religion
Childrens Films
Childrens Films → Children 6-12
Drama
Drama → Religious films
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Children - Religion
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Religious films
Literature → Children's literature - Film and video adaptations
Literature → Christmas stories
Religious films
Short films
Short films → Short films - United States
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)