The Children of Wax: A Folktale From Zimbabwe (1987) [Short]

USA (MIFF1989,Children's Film Festival)
Director: Kathleen Houston

An enchanting tale from Africa about five children made of wax They are industrious, loving, and they feel no pain But because they are wax, they can only go outside in the cool of darkness One child, however, determines to see the world by day. African thumb pianos provide musical accompaniment to this lovingly animated tale.

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