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The Limited Bird
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The Limited Bird

1989-01-01 · 15 min · ★ 9.0

Animation · Fantasy · Horror

John's first independent work from 1989. Won Best of Fest Shorts at the Cinequest Film Festival, CA. The film is comprised of highly rendered drawings with very little moving parts to tell a complex story of relationships "gone to the birds".

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Directors
John R. Dilworth
Production companies
Stretch Films
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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