994671
994671

Chimney Sweep Pero

1930-04-13 ja 23m
Animation
An anti-war tale of the chimney sweep, Peroo , who led his country to victory by using "Eggs from Soldiers". He makes a triumphant return to his hometown, but the way is lined with rubble, corpses, and brand new grave markers.. Approximately 20,000 frames of shadow puppet animation produced independently by "Doeisha", which is organized by 10 amateurs, mainly Doshisha University students.

Director

Yoshitsugu Tanaka

war context children's story puppet animation

Status

Released

Countries

  • Japan

Companies

  • Prokino