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The Falling Shadow
The Falling Shadow

The Falling Shadow

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Animation

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A wise old man teaches a boy the art of building. The boy develops outstanding skills. He builds the most magnificent palaces, but something inside him atrophies. The flip side of humanity, the shadow, grows beyond him.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

German

Runtime

19 mins

Rating

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Release Date

29 August 1986

Country

East Germany

Cast

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