FeatureAnimation

Why is the Crow Black-Coated (1956): cast, story & where to watch

1956 · Film

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Released in 1956, Why is the Crow Black-Coated is an animation film directed by Qian Jiajun, running about 10 minutes.

What it’s about. A gorgeous bird entranced by its own beauty sings and dances all day long in the forest, not caring enough to prepare for the winter. When winter finally comes, the bird has no place to go. After a while, there is a fire, and the freezing animal wants to limber up but in the end all his colorful feathers are singed and turn black as coal. And thus the once so beautiful bird has transformed into a black crow.

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If you liked it. Fans of Why is the Crow Black-Coated tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.

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Where can I watch Why is the Crow Black-Coated (1956)?
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When was Why is the Crow Black-Coated released?
Why is the Crow Black-Coated was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 10 minutes.