The Harvest Festival

The Harvest Festival

1985 · 9 min · Animation, Fantasy

A little mouse is struggling terribly to bring in her harvest. She has overestimated her strength, the load is too heavy. He suspiciously refuses any help, but has to realize that others think more selflessly, because they have secretly grabbed the load and pushed it along. Together with her helpers, the mouse celebrates the harvest festival.

Directed by Günter Rätz · Written by Günter Rätz

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