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The Axe and the Lamp (1963)

Directed by John Halas

Animation, Documentary · 7m

Examines in detail Pieter Bruegel the Elder’s painting, 'Netherlandish Proverbs', which illustrates over 100 proverbs and allegorises a whole world of sin and folly as relevant today as in the 16th century.

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Cast

Crew

Director
John Halas
Writer
Paul Dehn
Director of Photography
Ron Taylor
Editor
Jack King

Details

Release date
1963-01-01
Runtime
7m
Genres
Animation, Documentary
Original language
EN
Spoken languages
English
Countries
United Kingdom
Production
Halas and Batchelor Cartoon Films