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Duck Village
In the village called Utka (Duck), in an old larder, there lived a house sprite, Shishok. A real one, with horns and in a fur coat, jolly and mischievous. He could walk through walls and find lost things. The only thing distressing Shishok was that the children stopped seeing him when they grew up. Everything had changed with the arrival of an 8-year-old girl, Olya, who came to the village for vacations…
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Plot Summary
This animated short follows the escapades of a group of anthropomorphic ducks living in a quaint village. The stories typically revolve around their daily lives, often involving humorous situations and gentle life lessons.
Critical Reception
As an animated short from 1976, specific critical reception data is scarce. However, similar shorts from the era were generally well-received by younger audiences for their lighthearted humor and simple animation.
What Reviewers Say
Appeals to young children with its cartoonish characters.
Features simple, understandable plots.
Offers light and unobtrusive entertainment.
Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for this specific short is not available.
Fun Fact
Michael Hirsh, the director, later co-founded Nelvana, a prominent Canadian animation studio known for shows like 'Care Bears' and 'Babar'.
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