Neighbours
“Love your neighbor, meaning, to treat others as you would have them treat you.”
Synopsis
In this Oscar-winning short film, Norman McLaren employs the principles normally used to put drawings or puppets into motion to animate live actors. The story is a parable about two people who come to blows over the possession of a flower.
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Norman McLaren - Neighbours
Type: Featurette • Published 2011-11-05
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January 1, 1952
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Norman McLaren
- Screenplay & Story
- Norman McLaren
- Original Score
- Norman McLaren
- Original Title
- Neighbours
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 9m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Norman McLaren
Norman McLaren
Norman McLaren
Wolf Koenig
Norman McLaren
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Norman McLaren
Director
Norman McLaren
Writer
Norman McLaren
Producer
Wolf Koenig
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Neighbours
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What is Neighbours about?
In this Oscar-winning short film, Norman McLaren employs the principles normally used to put drawings or puppets into motion to animate live actors. The story is a parable about two people who come to blows over the possession of a flower.
Who directed Neighbours?
Neighbours was directed by Norman McLaren.
Who stars in Neighbours?
The principal cast of Neighbours includes Grant Munro, Jean Paul Ladouceur.
When was Neighbours released and how long is it?
Neighbours was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 9m.
Who composed the musical score for Neighbours?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Neighbours was composed by Norman McLaren.