The Chicken (1965)

Original title: Le Poulet

1965-07-19 · 15m · FR

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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.

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Claude BerriDirector

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Jacques MarinLe père

Viviane BourbonneuxLa mère

Martin SerreLe gosse

Keywords

Short film

Movie DNA

Genre affinityComedy · FamilyTheme affinityShort FilmDialogue densityComedyPacingShortEmotional intensityFamilyDirector preference181188

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