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Moonbird

United States, 1959
film

A colour cartoon of the fantasy of childhood. Two small boys, armed with rope, cage and bait, embark upon a night-time expedition to capture the nocturnal bir..

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The Sky is blue

Canada, 1969
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Once there were bluebirds

United States, 1971
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Harold's fairy tale

United Kingdom, 1956
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The Secret way

Germany, 1958
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The Icarus wish

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Hungary, 1971
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Bird Watcher's Hide

United Kingdom, 1965
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Trip to Mars

United States, 1924
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Moon man

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Birds & their young

United States, 1980
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Pinocchio (Disney)

United States, 1940
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Scruffy

United States, 1959
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Blackbird family

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The Mole and the rocket

Czechoslovakia, 1965
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Orange and blue

United States, 1975
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Watch the birdie

United Kingdom, 1956
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