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Ari-chan

Ari-chan
Arichan the Ant

  1. Overview
  2. Fact Sheet

Arichan finds and keeps a violin only to realize the importance of it to its owner and returns it. This charming musical film is by Mitsuyo Seo (1911-2010) also known for propaganda animated films.

The film

  • Film identity

    Original title: Ari-chan

    Directed by: Mitsuyo SEO

    Country: Japan

    Year of production: 1941

    Running time: 11 min

  • Technique

    Category: Short film

    Techniques used: drawing on cels

    Version: Sans dialogue ni commentaire

    Target public: Adults,

  • Credits

    Directed by: Mitsuyo SEO

    Production: THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION / GEIJUTSU EIGASHA