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1971 9 min
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This humorous animation film traces man's carelessness with fire, from the moment that the gods take pity on humankind and give them fire to the present day. Early man is warned that he must keep fire under control, but he gradually ignores this warning. Overloaded sockets, smoldering cigarettes and other fire hazards result in the destruction of life and property.

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This humorous animation film traces man's carelessness with fire, from the moment that the gods take pity on humankind and give them fire to the present day. Early man is warned that he must keep fire under control, but he gradually ignores this warning. Overloaded sockets, smoldering cigarettes and other fire hazards result in the destruction of life and property.

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  • story
    Don Arioli
  • direction
    Zlatko Grgić
  • animation
    Zlatko Grgić
  • assistant
    Hugh Foulds
    Bozenna Heczko
    Judith Potterton
    Jana Bendova
    Mimi Parent
    Wayne Morris
    Louise Lahache
    Dianne Falls
    Eva Szasz
    Linda Scovill
  • music
    Bill Brooks
  • music consultant
    Donald Douglas
  • sound effects
    Bill Graziadei
  • voice
    Don Arioli
    Gerald Budner
    John Howe
  • animation camera
    Simon Leblanc
  • re-recording
    George Croll
  • production
    Wolf Koenig
    Robert Verrall

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Ages 5 to 11
School subjects
English Language Arts - Children's Stories/Fables Ethics and Religious Culture - Religious Diversity/Heritage Health/Personal Development - Safety and Injury Prevention
An introduction to fire, its power and its uses. Students should conclude that fire needs to be treated carefully, even when used as a source of electrical power. Create a collage showing how electricity has improved our lives. Create a list of the possible dangers of fire if it is abused. Discuss why the creator of the film uses modern speech and references.
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