A Cautionary Tail (2012)
A little girl is born with a tail that expresses her emotions. As a child, her parents celebrate their daughter's uniqueness and her tail inspires magical make-believe adventures with her friends. As she grows up, however, the young woman faces pressure to fit in, and must choose between conformity and self-expression. An animated short film starring Oscar-winner Cate Blanchett, using a striking collage of 3D animated characters and hand-made miniature sets.
Director: Simon Rippingale
Genre: Animation
Runtime: 15 min
Release Date: January 1, 2012
Cast
- Cate Blanchett - Narrator
- David Wenham - Narrator
- Barry Otto - Doctor
Screenplay
Cinematography: Callan Green
Editing: Duane Fogwell
Country: Australia
Original Language: en
Keywords
short film
More Films by Director: Simon Rippingale
More Films in Genre: Animation
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Cautionary Tail about?
- A little girl is born with a tail that expresses her emotions. As a child, her parents celebrate their daughter's uniqueness and her tail inspires magical make-believe adventures with her friends. As she grows up, however, the young woman faces pressure to fit in, and must choose between conformity and self-expression. An animated short film starring Oscar-winner Cate Blanchett, using a striking collage of 3D animated characters and hand-made miniature sets.
- Who directed A Cautionary Tail?
- A Cautionary Tail was directed by Simon Rippingale.
- Who stars in A Cautionary Tail?
- A Cautionary Tail stars Cate Blanchett, David Wenham, Barry Otto.
- How long is A Cautionary Tail?
- A Cautionary Tail has a runtime of 15m (15 minutes).
- What genre is A Cautionary Tail?
- A Cautionary Tail is a Animation film.
- Where was A Cautionary Tail produced?
- A Cautionary Tail was produced in Australia.