Piper
Overview
A mother bird tries to teach her little one how to find food by herself. In the process, she encounters a traumatic experience that she must overcome in order to survive.
Backdrop
What makes this movie Worth Watching
The movie 'Piper' was Pixar's first short film to feature an all-female crew. It also serves as a tribute to the Pacific Coast of California and its unique marine life.
- Exceptional animation quality that brings the marine life to life, Heartwarming storyline about a young seagull learning survival, Emotional depth in character development, and Innovative use of music to enhance the narrative.
Fun Facts
- The main character, Piper, is based on real seagull behavior observed by the filmmakers over several years. The beach scenes were filmed at the same location used in Finding Nemo and Finding Dory. 'Piper' won the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film at the 89th Academy Awards.
Available Languages
English
US
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Italiano
IT
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DE
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Français
FR
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Español
ES
Title: Piper
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Português
BR
Title: Piper: Descobrindo o Mundo
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Cast
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Reviews
A newly hatched sandpiper chick is being lured by it's mother to venture from the safety of it's sandy burrow and to take to the shoreline to find some lunch. Tempted, it finally sets forth across the sand but it's still awaiting feeding. Nope, says she - time to fend for yourself - and that's when the youngster encounters the menacing waves! Bedraggled and a bit afraid, it returns to the safety of it's nest only to be coaxed out again - trepidatiously! A friendship of sorts with a tiny crab might just help overcome seaside nerves and who knows, there may even be some swimming, even some flying to come? This is a fun and nicely detailed animation that deals with these first steps in quite a curious, joyous and engaging fashion.
Oscar Awards
Wins
SHORT FILM (Animated) - 2016
Alan Barillaro, Marc Sondheimer
Nominations
Haven't Nominated for Oscar
Media
Trailer
Piper - Trailer
Trailer
"Piper" Clip - Finding Dory - In Theatres this Friday!