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UNITED STATES · 1976

The Blue Bird

George Cukor
New Hollywood magical quest pursuit of happiness anthropomorphized objects fairy tale childhood adventure
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Synopsis

Peasant children Mytyl and Tyltyl are led on a magical quest for the fabulous Blue Bird of Happiness by the fairy Berylune. On their journey, they're accompanied by the anthropomorphized presences of a Dog, a Cat, Light, Fire, and Bread, among other entities.

Year1976
CountryUnited States
DirectorGeorge Cukor
MovementNew Hollywood
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