Abu and the Poisoned Well (1943)
Ever seen a snake with a moustache? The Middle East was as much an ideological as a physical battleground in the Second World War. In the midst of the conflict Halas & Batchelor were commissioned by the British Government to make four cartoons featuring a young boy Abu and his mule. They were intended to demonstrate in simple visual terms that Britain was a stout friend and the Axis powers a pernicious evil.
Director: Joy Batchelor, John Halas
Genre: Animation
Runtime: 8 min
Release Date: January 1, 1943
Screenplay
Production: Halas and Batchelor Cartoon Films, Ministry of Information
Country: United Kingdom
Language: No Language
Original Language: ar
Keywords
propaganda, world war ii, black and white, desert warfare, short film
More Films by Director: Joy Batchelor, John Halas
More Films in Genre: Animation
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Abu and the Poisoned Well about?
- Ever seen a snake with a moustache? The Middle East was as much an ideological as a physical battleground in the Second World War. In the midst of the conflict Halas & Batchelor were commissioned by the British Government to make four cartoons featuring a young boy Abu and his mule. They were intended to demonstrate in simple visual terms that Britain was a stout friend and the Axis powers a pernicious evil.
- Who directed Abu and the Poisoned Well?
- Abu and the Poisoned Well was directed by Joy Batchelor, John Halas.
- How long is Abu and the Poisoned Well?
- Abu and the Poisoned Well has a runtime of 8m (8 minutes).
- What genre is Abu and the Poisoned Well?
- Abu and the Poisoned Well is a Animation film.
- Where was Abu and the Poisoned Well produced?
- Abu and the Poisoned Well was produced in United Kingdom.