For the Birds
Overview
One by one, a flock of small birds perches on a telephone wire. Sitting close together has problems enough, and then comes along a large dopey bird that tries to join them. The birds of a feather can't help but make fun of him - and their clique mentality proves embarrassing in the end.
Backdrop
What makes this movie Worth Watching
This short often accompanies a full-length Pixar film, serving as a delightful appetizer before the main course. It subtly critiques groupthink and the tendency to exclude those who are different, themes that often resonate in Pixar's feature films as well.
- It's a visually stunning and humorous short film that captures the classic Pixar charm.
- The animation is incredibly expressive, bringing the birds and their reactions to life in a hilarious way.
- The film delivers a simple yet effective message about acceptance and the pitfalls of conformity.
- The comedic timing and slapstick humor are perfectly executed, making it enjoyable for audiences of all ages.
Fun Facts
- The large bird's design was inspired by a collection of reference photographs of various types of birds.
- The voice acting is minimal, relying mostly on bird-like squawks and chirps which were creatively designed and implemented.
Available Languages
English
US
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Français
FR
Title: Drôles d'oiseaux sur une ligne à haute tension
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Nederlands
NL
Title: For the Birds
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Pусский
RU
Title: О птичках
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Italiano
IT
Title: Pennuti spennati
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Português
PT
Title: Para os Pássaros
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Reviews
Der große Vogel darf nicht zu den kleinen Vögeln auf die Stromleitung. Einfach, weil die kleinen Vögel es nicht wollen. Was auf den ersten Blick wie eine simple Animationsfilmalberei aussieht ist auf den zweiten Blick ein Plädoyer gegen Diskriminierung. Und ja, die kleinen Vögel lernen vielleicht etwas zu hart ihre Lektion. [Sneakfilm.de]
Well talk of being hoist with you're own petard... A tiny bird perches on the telephone wire where it is soon joined by a dozen or so of it's fellows. This looks like a pretty routine event for these flighty friends. The equilibrium is shattered, though, when a much larger, ganglier, bird arrives and they really do disapprove. They are downright unfriendly towards their visitor - but maybe they ought to be kind else they might find themselves embarrassed. This is quite an entertaining and nicely animated, if very short, feature that extolls the virtue of sharing and not judging a book by it's cover.
Oscar Awards
Wins
SHORT FILM (Animated) - 2001
Ralph Eggleston
Nominations
Haven't Nominated for Oscar