An animated story of a pathetic organ-grinder who cannot play an entire song without striking a sour note. He wanders through a city filled with neon signs, sleek automobiles, bank note collages, and humanoid figures, searching for a sympathetic response. The city’s indifference merges into hostility and the little musician is left only with his dreams. Suitable for upper primary and lower secondary levels.
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Collection
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Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
504565
Language
English
Subject categories
Animation → Animated films - Belgium
Childrens Films → Children 12+
Childrens Films → Children 6-12
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Dreams
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Hostility (Psychology)
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)