Friends of the Family (1982)
This animated film carries a positive message about the importance of helping others. Friends of the Family centres around a sister and brother who awaken each morning to a secure and comfortable environment where all their needs are taken care of. When plans to collect for UNICEF are discussed over breakfast, the boy questions the reasons for doing so. A sweep of the animator's brush sends the children into a world they have never before seen, a world without even the necessities of life. Through the experience, they realize the purpose of raising funds for foreign aid and at the same time learn how children can make a worthwhile contribution to their brothers and sisters around the world.
Director: Yossi Abolafia
Genre: Animation
Runtime: 9 min
Release Date: May 3, 1982
Production: ONF | NFB, United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)
Country: Canada
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Yossi Abolafia
More Films in Genre: Animation
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Friends of the Family about?
- This animated film carries a positive message about the importance of helping others. Friends of the Family centres around a sister and brother who awaken each morning to a secure and comfortable environment where all their needs are taken care of. When plans to collect for UNICEF are discussed over breakfast, the boy questions the reasons for doing so. A sweep of the animator's brush sends the children into a world they have never before seen, a world without even the necessities of life. Through the experience, they realize the purpose of raising funds for foreign aid and at the same time learn how children can make a worthwhile contribution to their brothers and sisters around the world.
- Who directed Friends of the Family?
- Friends of the Family was directed by Yossi Abolafia.
- How long is Friends of the Family?
- Friends of the Family has a runtime of 9m (9 minutes).
- What genre is Friends of the Family?
- Friends of the Family is a Animation film.
- Where was Friends of the Family produced?
- Friends of the Family was produced in Canada.