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The Chicken

1965-07-19 · 15 min · ★ 7.0

Comedy · Family

The Chicken [Le Poulet] is a 1965 French short comedy film directed by Claude Berri. The film follows a father, mother, and son who go to visit a chicken farm. The son catches and brings home a chicken. The father plans to eat it if the chicken doesn't lay eggs. The boy aims to save the chicken and comedy ensues. It won an Oscar in 1966 for Best Short Subject.

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Directors
Claude Berri
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Countries
France
Status
Released

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Jacques MarinJacques MarinLe père
Viviane BourbonneuxLa mère
Martin SerreLe gosse

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