The Selfish Giant

The Selfish Giant

1971 · 26 min · ★ 5.8 · Animation

A giant builds a wall to keep children out of his garden, but then winter sets in permanently. Children's classic story by Oscar Wilde.

Directed by Peter Sander · Written by Peter Sander

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