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A Chairy Tale

1957 · Movie · 12 min · ★ 6.8

AnimationComedy

Oscar nominated film! A man's relationship with a chair becomes a symbol of exploitation in this extraordinary absurdist fantasy directed by Claude Jutra and Norman McLaren. What if the revolt by this inanimate object led to a more egalitarian order of things?

Also known as El cuento de una silla

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Details
Years
1957
Release date
1957-09-18
Language
English
Runtime
12 min
TMDB rating
6.8/10 (37 votes)

Awards & recognition

  • British Academy Film Awards
  • Academy Award — Best Live Action Short Film · 1958 · nominated

Cast & crew

Directed by Claude Jutra, Norman McLaren