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Phillip the Small streaming

Original title: Philipp, der Kleine

1976 Movie Germany Family, Fantasy 58 min Ages 0+

By: Herrmann Zschoche With: Horst Papke, Petra Kelling, Fred Delmare

A little boy wishes to be taller in order to be noticed by the others. Then he comes across a magical flute.

Festival Achievements

Berlin International Film Festival 1982

Selections:

Kinderfilmfest / 14plus 1982

Mood

Fantastical

Joyful

Light-Hearted

Playful

Whimsical

Cast & Crew

Herrmann Zschoche

Gabriele Herzog

Katharina Zeiske

Christa Kozik

Petra Kelling

Horst Papke

Fred Delmare

Children'S Film

Defa

German Cast

Herrmann Zschoche (Director)

Cinematic Technique

Orwo-Color

Story-Driven

Traditional

Visual

Narrative Structure

Fantasy

Moral Lesson

Pace

Engaging

Moderate

Playful

Slow-Paced

Style

Artistic

Colorful

Fantastical

Time-Period

1970S

Central Conflict

Mischief With Magic

Seeking Recognition

Characters

Father

Grandmother

Musician

Small Boy

Ending

Happy Ending

Restoration Of Normalcy

Historical Context

1970S East Germany

Key Plot Points

Gift Of Magic Flute

Mischievous Transformations

Musical Mastery

Plot

Adventure

Coming-Of-Age

Fantasy Mischief

Magical

Magical Flute

Small Boy

Setting

Community

Everyday Life

Small Town

Shooting Location

Arnstadt

German Small Town

Theme

Acceptance

Fantasy Vs Reality

Imagination

Moral Growth

Self-Acceptance

Genre

Adventure

Children'S Fantasy

Children'S Film

Family Film

Fantasy

Audiences

Children

Families

Family

Young Audiences

Titles

Philipp The Little

Philipp, der Kleine

Philipp, le petit

Phillip The Small

Awards

Audience Award Salzburg

Minister'S Award For Public Education

Critical Reception

Beloved By Children

Positive

Festivals

Children'S Film Week Gera

Popularity

Popular Children’S Film

Reception

Audience Acclaim

Awards

Positive Reception

Positive Reviews

Production Countries

East Germany

Release Year

1976

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