The Ant and the Cicada
The Ant and the Cicada

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The Ant and the Cicada

2007
Movie
10 min
Hungarian

Adaptation of Péter Hajnóczy’s short story, The Ant and the Cicada.

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IMDb6.8/10
Director: Jeff S. JohnsonGenres: Animation, Short, Family, Fantasy

Plot Summary

This animated short tells the classic Aesop's fable of the industrious ant and the carefree grasshopper. When winter arrives, the ant's hard work pays off, while the grasshopper finds himself in a difficult situation. It's a timeless lesson about preparation and the consequences of idleness.

Critical Reception

As a short animated film, 'The Ant and the Cicada' was primarily aimed at a younger audience and generally well-received for its simple, clear moral lesson and charming animation. It's often cited in educational contexts for its effective storytelling.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its clear and simple moral.

  • Appreciated for its accessible animation style for children.

  • A good educational tool for teaching about hard work and planning.

Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews for this short film is not readily available.

Fun Fact

The film adapts Aesop's Fables, a collection of ancient stories attributed to Aesop, a slave and storyteller believed to have lived in ancient Greece between 620 and 564 BC.

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