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No Room at the Inn

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2K restoration from a 16mm print. Originally presented as part of Simple Gifts (1977), an anthology of Christmas-themed films, No Room at the Inn is R.O. Blechman's enchanting retelling of the nativity story, as a man and his expectant wife seek lodging in the inhospitable town of Bethlehem. At first the town celebrates the miracle birth, but their pride fades quickly, and the young family finds themselves adrift once again, in search of shelter and acceptance.

The film

  • Film identity

    Original title: No Room at the Inn

    Directed by: R.O. BLECHMAN

    Country: USA

    Year of production: 1977

    Running time: 13 min 40 s

  • Technique

    Category: Short film

    Techniques used: drawing on cels

    Version: Without dialogue or commentary

    Target public: All audiences

  • Credits

    Directed by: R.O. BLECHMAN

    Production: BLECHMAN R.O. INC

    Distribution: KINO LORBER, INC

    Based on: "Tutto Esaurito" by R.O. Blechman

    Animation: Ed Smith, Lu Guarnier