Willy the Sparrow (1989)

What would it feel like to be a bird and fly over the trees and housetops?

Willy the Sparrow (1989) poster

Vili fakes illness so he doesn't have to take a math test. Instead, he starts shooting at sparrows from the window with an air rifle. The kindly old lady who feeds the birds turns out to be a real-life fairy who tries to turn Vili into a good boy.

Director: József Gémes
Genre: Family, Animation, Fantasy
Runtime: 76 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Zsolt Pethő
Cinematography: György Varga, Erzsébet Nemes
Editing: Magda Hap
Production: Pannónia Filmstúdió, Budapest Film, Hajdu Film
Country: Hungary
Language: Magyar
Original Language: hu

Keywords

hungary, sparrow, turns into animal, schoolboy, faking illness, morality tale

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Willy the Sparrow about?
Vili fakes illness so he doesn't have to take a math test. Instead, he starts shooting at sparrows from the window with an air rifle. The kindly old lady who feeds the birds turns out to be a real-life fairy who tries to turn Vili into a good boy.
Who directed Willy the Sparrow?
Willy the Sparrow was directed by József Gémes.
Who stars in Willy the Sparrow?
Willy the Sparrow stars Levente Igaz, Klári Tolnay, József Székhelyi, Eszter Kárász, Cecília Esztergályos, Mátyás Usztics.
How long is Willy the Sparrow?
Willy the Sparrow has a runtime of 1h 16m (76 minutes).
What genre is Willy the Sparrow?
Willy the Sparrow is a Family, Animation, Fantasy film.
Where was Willy the Sparrow produced?
Willy the Sparrow was produced in Hungary.