Uses original graphics and music to recount an ancient Japanese tale of envy and greed - the story of Tasaku, the stonecutter, who is granted his wishes to become a prince, the sun, a cloud, and finally a gigantic mountain. Suitable for upper primary and lower secondary levels.
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
017677
Language
English
Subject categories
Adaptations
Animation
Animation → Animated films - United States
Childrens Films
Childrens Films → Children 6-12
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Avarice
Literature → Children's literature - Film and video adaptations
Literature → Folk literature, Japanese
Literature → Literature
Short films
Short films → Short films - United States
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)