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Tadpole and the whale

Canada, 1987
film

The story of a special young girl named Daphne and her extraordinary relationship with the court jesters of the ocean. Nicknamed ‘Tadpole’ she is ..

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La Balance (S)

France, 1982
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Hey babe

Canada, 1984
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Lady of the camelias = La Dame aux Camelias

France, 1981
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Cosi

Australia, 1995
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Pauline at the beach = Pauline a la plage

France, 1982
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Andre

United States, 1994
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Good morning Babylon

Italy, 1986
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Winners: Room to Move

Australia, 1985
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Le Beau mariage = A Good marriage

France, 1981
Similarity: 38%

Pollyanna

United States, 1960
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Rosetta

Belgium, 1999
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A World apart

United States, 1987
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La Ceremonie

France, 1995
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Hush-a-bye baby

United Kingdom, 1989
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Whale Rider

Germany and New Zealand, 2003
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Why Not the Kids?

Australia, 1984
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Swimming

Australia, 1990
Similarity: 37%

But you're a girl

Australia, 1981
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