Goodbye Balthazar (2016)

A scarecrow, a storm, a broken leg. The resonant sound of a sea shell. Looking back. Leaving forever.

Goodbye Balthazar (2016) poster

Despite being broken in a snowstorm, a rickety scarecrow wakes to find a beautiful shell. But as the sound of the sea inside mesmerises him, the shell is stolen by a crow. Setting out to reclaim it, the scarecrow embarks on a poignant journey in this wonderful, but possibly saddest animation you’ll ever see. He just wants his shell back!

Director: Rafael Sommerhalder
Genre: Fantasy, Adventure, Animation, Drama
Runtime: 10 min
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Screenplay

Music: Tobias Preisig, Hansueli Tischhauser
Editing: Rosa Albrecht, Marina Rosset
Country: Switzerland
Language: No Language
Original Language: xx
More Films by Director: Rafael Sommerhalder
More Films in Genre: Fantasy, Adventure, Animation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Goodbye Balthazar about?
Despite being broken in a snowstorm, a rickety scarecrow wakes to find a beautiful shell. But as the sound of the sea inside mesmerises him, the shell is stolen by a crow. Setting out to reclaim it, the scarecrow embarks on a poignant journey in this wonderful, but possibly saddest animation you’ll ever see. He just wants his shell back!
Who directed Goodbye Balthazar?
Goodbye Balthazar was directed by Rafael Sommerhalder.
How long is Goodbye Balthazar?
Goodbye Balthazar has a runtime of 10m (10 minutes).
What genre is Goodbye Balthazar?
Goodbye Balthazar is a Fantasy, Adventure, Animation, Drama film.
Where was Goodbye Balthazar produced?
Goodbye Balthazar was produced in Switzerland.