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Bob's Birthday
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.
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
Ages 12 to 17
School subjects
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.
Bob's Birthday, Alison Snowden & David Fine, provided by the National Film Board of Canada