The Chicken (1965)

07/19/1965 (FR) • Comedy, Family • 15m

Overview

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.

The Chicken (1965)

07/19/1965 (FR) • 15m

Comedy, Family

Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast

Jacques Marin

Le père

Viviane Bourbonneux

La mère

Martin Serre

Le gosse

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Status

Released

Original Language

French

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

short film

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