The Snails = Les Escargots

Animated science fiction fantasy about man’s inability to learn from his mistakes. Depicts a peasant who discovers that his tears will make his crops grow, but snails appear, consume the crops and become monstrous creatures. Suitable for upper primary and lower secondary levels.

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Credits

production company

Societe des Films d'Art et de Culture

Duration

00:11:13:00

Production places

France

Production dates

1966

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

503749

Subject categories

Animals & Wildlife → Snails

Animation

Animation → Animated films - France

Fantasy & Science Fiction

Fantasy & Science Fiction → Fantasy

Fantasy & Science Fiction → Science fiction films

Magic, Occult & Supernatural → Fantasy

Short films

Short films → Short films - France

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

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France, 1966

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