Ludwig Bemelmans
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English
Description
Madeline (widescreen, 1998, 89 min.): In an old house in Paris that was covered in vines, twelve little girls lived in two straight lines. The smallest one in rain or shine was the fearless Madeline.
Matilda (full screen, 1996, 98 min.): Matilda is a super smart little girl who is misunderstood by her parents, her brother and an evil school principal. But with the help of a brave best friend and a wonderful teacher, Matilda discovers she doesn't...
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English
Description
Strega Nona: When Strega Nona leaves him alone with her magic pasta pot, Big Anthony is determined to show the townspeople how it works.
Tikki Tikki Tembo: When the eldest son fell in the well and most of the time getting help was spent pronouncing the name of the one in trouble, the Chinese, according to legend, decided to give all their children short names.
Why mosquitoes buzz in people's ears: Retells a West African tale which explains why the...
Series
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English
Description
"[This three-disc set] includes 38 theatrical cartoons released from 1948 to 1959. Originally distributed by Columbia Pictures, the cartoon shorts produced by UPA (United Productions of America) were revolutionary, adopting the contemporary graphics of Modern design and offering non-traditional, provocative storytelling. Giving the animators at Disney, MGM and Warner Bros. a run for their money, UPA earned six nominations and three Academy Awards,...