Strange Birds
""Birds that flew only when they were in danger""
Originally released in 1965. Strange Birds is a animation film. directed by Vladimír Lehký. At just 10 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Jiří Jelínek
Synopsis
The allegorical story of two humanized birds - father and son, who usually walk the earth and fly only in case of danger. The two birds are out for a leisurely stroll, playing music together and taking selfies until a hungry cat attempts to spoil their fun. After several unique and imaginative evasive maneuvers, the birds pelt the cat with apple bombs. The film is one of the jewels of the cartoon: the Czech tradition, Disney anthropomorphism and innovative pre-electronic music score.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 2, 1965
60 years ago
Runtime
0h 10m
10 minutes total
Language
CS
Original language
Country
Czechoslovakia
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- CS
Production Companies
- Krátký film Praha
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Strange Birds about?
The allegorical story of two humanized birds - father and son, who usually walk the earth and fly only in case of danger. The two birds are out for a leisurely stroll, playing music together and ta...
Who directed Strange Birds?
Strange Birds was directed by Vladimír Lehký.
How long is Strange Birds?
Strange Birds has a runtime of 0 hours and 10 minutes (10 minutes total).
When was Strange Birds released?
Strange Birds was released on June 2, 1965 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Strange Birds?
The main cast of Strange Birds includes Jiří Jelínek.