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Dinner for Two

  • 1996
  • 7m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
52
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Dinner for Two (1996)
AnimationFamilyShort

Frogs, birds, lizards, a snake, alligators, and a lot of insects inhabit a pond; everyone's ready to eat. Two tenacious lizards catch the same fly, inciting a protracted tug-of-war.Frogs, birds, lizards, a snake, alligators, and a lot of insects inhabit a pond; everyone's ready to eat. Two tenacious lizards catch the same fly, inciting a protracted tug-of-war.Frogs, birds, lizards, a snake, alligators, and a lot of insects inhabit a pond; everyone's ready to eat. Two tenacious lizards catch the same fly, inciting a protracted tug-of-war.

  • Director
    • Janet Perlman
  • Writer
    • Janet Perlman
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.3/10
    52
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    • Director
      • Janet Perlman
    • Writer
      • Janet Perlman
    • 2User reviews
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  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 5 wins & 3 nominations total

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    10llltdesq

    Enjoyable as well as thought-provoking

    This is absolutely one of the most fascinating cartoons I've seen and a great one to show to children as it creatively demonstrates the benefits of cooperation as well as the potential for disaster in struggle for no good purpose. The action on the edges is as fascinating as the principle action and the detail is wonderful in every sense of the word. Most recommended, particularly for children.
    7planktonrules

    Pretty good stuff

    Wow, I really like seeing the United Nations in the business of showing everyone how to get along. After all, they've been in the business for the last 62 years and look how great everyone is getting along today!

    Okay, unless you have been living with your head in a bucket, you can tell my above comment was sarcasm, though the UN did sponsor this film along with the National Film Board of Canada. It's about conflict resolution but it manages to do it in a way that doesn't come off as preachy. Instead, using brilliantly colored animation (appropriate for the rain forest setting), lovely saxophone music and nice production values, they make us laugh as well as learn the overall message. While not one of the best cartoons I've ever seen, it's very pleasing and good for both kids and adults.

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    • Release date
      • October 1997 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Canada
    • Official site
      • NFB (Canada)
    • Language
      • None
    • Also known as
      • Dîner intime
    • Production companies
      • National Film Board of Canada (NFB)
      • United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)
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      7 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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