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Noah's Ark
Bitru is a carefree fellow who, one day, decides to buy a houseboat on the River Seine. He moves there and starts living surrounded by a circle of colorful friends. Among them, the daughter of an auto maker but also a group of scientists who have developed "Aqua Simplex", a device that could enable motorists to fill their tanks with... water ! Panic sets in in the automobile industry and Bitru is appointed his friends' middle man to represent them on the various car makers directors' boards.
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Plot Summary
This short documentary presents a brief overview of the biblical story of Noah's Ark. It visually recounts the building of the ark, the gathering of the animals, the great flood, and the ark's eventual resting place.
Critical Reception
As a short, didactic film from 1947, contemporary critical reception is difficult to ascertain. It was likely intended for religious or educational audiences and was not subject to the same level of critical analysis as feature films. Its educational and narrative value for its intended audience would have been its primary measure of success.
What Reviewers Say
A straightforward visual interpretation of a well-known biblical tale.
Likely served its purpose as an educational or religious short.
Minimal artistic or narrative complexity.
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Fun Fact
This short film is one of many adaptations and interpretations of the Noah's Ark story that have been produced across various media throughout history, highlighting the enduring nature of the biblical narrative.
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