Produced to contribute to an UN initiative, this short feature sees a young child sitting on the lap of one of two sound effects artists in a radio studio and then takes us on an animated journey as this mischievous and curious baby manages to get itself passed from pillar to post, anonymously, unable to find anyone who wished to keep it. It can be a little poignant at times. People would rather focus on their work,…
This animated short follows an unwanted baby who is passed from house to house. The film is the Canadian contribution to an hour-long feature film celebrating UNESCO's Year of the Child (1979). It illustrates one of the ten principles of the Declaration of Children's Rights: every child is entitled to a name and a nationality. The film took home an Oscar® for Best Animated Short Film.
Top Cast
Bernard Carez
Sophie Cowling
Child
Raymond Pollender
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What is Every Child about?
This animated short follows an unwanted baby who is passed from house to house. The film is the Canadian contribution to an hour-long feature film celebrating UNESCO's Year of the Child (1979). It illustrates one of the ten principles of the Declaration of Children's Rights:…
When was Every Child released?
Every Child was released in 1979.
What genres does Every Child belong to?
Every Child is categorised as Comedy, Animation, Music, Family.
Who stars in Every Child?
The cast of Every Child includes Bernard Carez, Sophie Cowling, Raymond Pollender.