

The Periwig-Maker
1999-11-13 · 15 min · ★ 7.6
In this Oscar-nominated short, a man seals himself off in 17th century plague-infested London to escape the danger of infection. When a little girl seeks his help, he has an opportunity.
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- Directors
- Steffen Schäffler
- Production companies
- Three Mills Studios, Ideal Standard Film
- Countries
- Germany
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Kenneth BranaghPeriwig-maker (voice)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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