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Birdland - Over the Rainbow

Birdland - Over the Rainbow

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Animation

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In this second short film in the Birdland series two birds escape and fly away to the rainbow. The story is set to the sound of "Over the Rainbow" played by legendary jazz pianist Art Tatum.

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Status

Released

Original Language

Danish

Runtime

5 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

01 January 1994

Country

Denmark

Cast

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