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Manga Shin Sarukanigassen

Manga Shin Sarukanigassen
Monkey and Crabs

  1. Overview
  2. Fact Sheet

A crab, chestnuts, bees, and a mortar join forces to punish a monkey. Directed by Kenzo Masaoka (1898-1988) or ?Father of Japanese Animation?, he is one of the earliest to use cell and explore sound.

The film

  • Film identity

    Original title: Manga Shin Sarukanigassen

    Directed by: Kenzo MASAOKA

    Country: Japan

    Year of production: 1939

    Running time: 11 min

  • Technique

    Category: Short film

    Techniques used: drawing on cels

    Version: Sans dialogue ni commentaire

    Target public: Adults, Kids

  • Credits

    Directed by: Kenzo MASAOKA

    Production: NIHON DOGA KENKYUSHO