Overview
The Chicken [Le Poulet] is a 1965 French short comedy film directed by Claude Berri. The film follows a father, mother, and son who go to visit a chicken farm. The son catches and brings home a chicken. The father plans to eat it if the chicken doesn't lay eggs. The boy aims to save the chicken and comedy ensues. It won an Oscar in 1966 for Best Short Subject.
Fun facts
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Awards
Won the Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film (1966)
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Ghislain Cloquet
Details
- Director
- Original title
- Le Poulet
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- July 19, 1965
- Original language
- French
- Countries
- France
Cast
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