The AFI put together this compilation of Australian animated films suitable for children under nine. It includes: “There’s Dragons” - a funny film about a silly dragon, “That’s Progress” - a young boy doing a school project on historic buildings is constantly thwarted by Mr Progress, who keeps demolishing the buildings to put up car parks, “The Lighthouse Made Three” a whimsical love story based on a popular song. “Thumpalong” about a king who hates music, and “DuDu and the Line”, a celebration of the wild and free flowing transformations available to the animator.
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ACMI Identifier
017726
Language
English
Subject categories
Animation → Animated films - Australia
Childrens Films → Children 0-6
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)