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The Snowman

The Snowman

1944 · 13 min · ★ 6.7 · Animation

It is winter and a snowman comes alive. On his adventure he will find a calendar that will make him wish to know the spring.

Directed by Hans Fischerkoesen · Written by Horst von Möllendorff

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