Variations on Ah! Vous dirai-je, maman (1985)

Variations on Ah! vous dirai-je, maman

In this short animation a single room is the setting for a lyrical dance through time about family roots. The objects in the room swirl, rearrange and change themselves to reflect the passing seasons, years and generations. As Victorian Christmas fantasies give way to computer-age realities, the procession of objects reaffirms the values that endure the vagaries of fashion and the ravages of time.

Director: Francine Desbiens
Genre: Music, Animation
Runtime: 13 min
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Production: ONF | NFB
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Variations on Ah! Vous dirai-je, maman about?
In this short animation a single room is the setting for a lyrical dance through time about family roots. The objects in the room swirl, rearrange and change themselves to reflect the passing seasons, years and generations. As Victorian Christmas fantasies give way to computer-age realities, the procession of objects reaffirms the values that endure the vagaries of fashion and the ravages of time.
Who directed Variations on Ah! Vous dirai-je, maman?
Variations on Ah! Vous dirai-je, maman was directed by Francine Desbiens.
How long is Variations on Ah! Vous dirai-je, maman?
Variations on Ah! Vous dirai-je, maman has a runtime of 13m (13 minutes).
What genre is Variations on Ah! Vous dirai-je, maman?
Variations on Ah! Vous dirai-je, maman is a Music, Animation film.