The Balgonie Birdman (1991)

This film tells the story of the efforts of the first Canadian to attempt to fly a human powered heavier than air aircraft, as told by an annoying hanger-on who insisted on being his ... See full summary »

Director:

Brian Duchscherer

Writer:

Robert Lower

Stars:

Randy Woods

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Randy Woods	...	Narrator (voice) (as Randy C. Woods)

Storyline

This film tells the story of the efforts of the first Canadian to attempt to fly a human powered heavier than air aircraft, as told by an annoying hanger-on who insisted on being his assistant.

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Plot Keywords:

canada | stop motion | surrealism | inventor | invention | 

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Genres:

Animation | Short | Comedy | Family

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Details

Country:

Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

28 December 1991 (USA)

Also Known As:

L'homme volant de Balgonie

Filming Locations:

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Company Credits

Production Co:

National Film Board of Canada (NFB)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

9 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Connections

Edited into The National Film Board of Canada's Animation Festival (1991)

User Reviews

Well crafted

Another great short animation from the National Film Board of Canada. Tells us the story of W.W. Gibson. The guy wants to be the first Canadian to fly (an airplane) over the Prairie. But he gets no help from his assistant! Nicely executed film with great animation.

Out of 100, I gave it 80. That's good for *** out of ****.

Seen at home, in Toronto, on April 25th, 2002.