Bob's Birthday
1993
12 min
Coming soon
When Margaret plans a celebration for her husband Bob, she underestimates the sudden impact of middle age on his mood. A witty, offbeat animated portrait of a frustrated dentist wrestling with the fundamental issues of life proves that birthdays (and surprise parties) can be very tricky indeed.
This work contains scenes of nudity and/or sexuality. Viewer discretion is advised.
Details
When Margaret plans a celebration for her husband Bob, she underestimates the sudden impact of middle age on his mood. A witty, offbeat animated portrait of a frustrated dentist wrestling with the fundamental issues of life proves that birthdays (and surprise parties) can be very tricky indeed.
This work contains scenes of nudity and/or sexuality. Viewer discretion is advised.
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directorAlison SnowdenDavid Fine
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scriptAlison SnowdenDavid Fine
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producerAlison SnowdenDavid FineDavid Verrall
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executive producerBarrie McLean
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animation cameraPierre LandryLynda PelleyRaymond DumasRobin L.P. Bain
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sound editingDanuta Klis
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animationAlison SnowdenDavid FineJanet Perlman
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voiceAndy HamiltonHarry EnfieldAlison SnowdenAndrew MaclachlanTessa WojiczakSally Grace
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re-recordingJean-Pierre JoutelSerge Boivin
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musicPatrick Godfrey
Education
Ages 12 to 17
Arts Education - Art
Arts Education - Drama
Health/Personal Development - Human Growth and Development
Health/Personal Development - Mental Health/Stress/Suicide
Discuss differences in expectations between guests, wife and Bob. What holidays are experienced differently by some people, despite expectations of society? How to act when someone is sad? Activity: In groups, students each tell a story about something amusing that happened to them or someone they know. They make drawings, comic strips or collages. One person from each group tells his/her story to class. Discuss what makes a good storytelling performance and what visual art adds.
