The Chicken
Le Poulet
Synopsis
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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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 19, 1965
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Claude Berri
- Original Score
- René Urtreger
- Original Title
- Le Poulet
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 15m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Claude Berri
René Urtreger
Ghislain Cloquet
Department Leadership Roster
Claude Berri
Director
René Urtreger
Original Music Composer
Ghislain Cloquet
Director of Photography
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What is The Chicken about?
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.
Who directed The Chicken?
The Chicken was directed by Claude Berri.
Who stars in The Chicken?
The principal cast of The Chicken includes Jacques Marin, Viviane Bourbonneux, Martin Serre.
When was The Chicken released and how long is it?
The Chicken was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 15m.
Who composed the musical score for The Chicken?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Chicken was composed by René Urtreger.