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“Love your neighbor, meaning, to treat others as you would have them treat you.”
Neighbours (1952)
January 1, 19529mEN
7.6
122 votes
Overview
In this Oscar-winning short film, Norman McLaren employs the principles normally used to put drawings or puppets into motion to animate live actors. The story is a parable about two people who come to blows over the possession of a flower.
Director
Norman McLarenWriter
Top Billed Cast
Status
Released
Original Language
No Language
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N/A
Revenue
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Production Companies
ONF | NFB
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7.0Two neighbours emerge from their homes to sit on deck-chairs reading the same newspaper - with polar opposite headlines, before they become captivated by a dandelion that appears on their shared lawn. Curious, they investigate then both engage in some energetic and slightly surreal acrobatics around their garden followed by a slight "discussion" as to the ownership of the flower. Their peaceful co-existence is now threatened by a picket-fence! Is it the end of a beautiful friendship? Well only a fence-post duel and some fisticuffs might decide - assuming, of course, the watching plant decides…
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