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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.

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Awards
Won the Oscar for Best Documentary (Short Subject) (1953) and the Canadian Film Award
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Nominations
Nominated for the Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film, One-Reel (1953)
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Filming locations
Filmed in Montreal
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Music
Music by Norman McLaren
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Wolf Koenig
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Details

Director: Norman McLaren
Writer: Norman McLarenWriter
Status: Released
Release date: January 1, 1952
Original language: English
Countries: Canada

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