Every Child
Synopsis
This animated short follows an unwanted baby who is passed from house to house. The film is the Canadian contribution to an hour-long feature film celebrating UNESCO's Year of the Child (1979). It illustrates one of the ten principles of the Declaration of Children's Rights: every child is entitled to a name and a nationality. The film took home an Oscar® for Best Animated Short Film.
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Every ChildOfficial
Type: Featurette • Published 2015-01-12
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Eugene Fedorenko
- Screenplay & Story
- Derek Lamb, Bernard Carez, Raymond Pollender
- Original Title
- Every Child
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 6m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Eugene Fedorenko
Derek Lamb, Bernard Carez, Raymond Pollender
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Eugene Fedorenko
Director
Derek Lamb
Writer
Bernard Carez
Writer
Raymond Pollender
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General — Suitable for all ages.
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What is Every Child about?
This animated short follows an unwanted baby who is passed from house to house. The film is the Canadian contribution to an hour-long feature film celebrating UNESCO's Year of the Child (1979). It illustrates one of the ten principles of the Declaration of Children's Rights: every child is entitled to a name and a nationality. The film took home an Oscar® for Best Animated Short Film.
Who directed Every Child?
Every Child was directed by Eugene Fedorenko.
Who stars in Every Child?
The principal cast of Every Child includes Bernard Carez, Sophie Cowling, Raymond Pollender.
When was Every Child released and how long is it?
Every Child was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 6m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Every Child?
Every Child holds official age classifications: CA: G (General — Suitable for all ages.).