The Praying Mantis
Originally released in 1988. The Praying Mantis is a history/animation film. directed by Hu Jinqing. At just 7 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
A cicada is resting high on a tree. It is chirping for all it’s worth and drinking in the dew, oblivious of a mantis behind. The mantis, bending over and arching up its front leg, is going to catch the cicada but does not know that there is an oriole beside it. The bird has stretched out its neck, ready to peck at the mantis. Again the oriole is unaware that a weasel is sneaking up to it. The three creatures all covet gains ahead without being aware of an imminent danger behind.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1988
38 years ago
Runtime
0h 7m
7 minutes total
User Rating
8.0/10
Excellent (2 votes)
Language
Chinese
Original language
Country
China
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ZH
Production Companies
- Shanghai Animation Film Studio
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Praying Mantis about?
A cicada is resting high on a tree. It is chirping for all it’s worth and drinking in the dew, oblivious of a mantis behind. The mantis, bending over and arching up its front leg, is going to cat...
Who directed The Praying Mantis?
The Praying Mantis was directed by Hu Jinqing.
How long is The Praying Mantis?
The Praying Mantis has a runtime of 0 hours and 7 minutes (7 minutes total).
When was The Praying Mantis released?
The Praying Mantis was released on January 1, 1988 in theaters.