A magnificent bird performs for the Emperor inside a glittering palace. Its plumage is a blaze of colour. A blackbird, watching enviously, strives to acquire what he so desperately covets, only to discover that a golden cage can't compete with the open skies.
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Ishu Patel Director
First release December 1, 1984 · Produced in Canada
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ONF | NFB
Production
Canada
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Original language
English
Release dates
Canada · December 1, 1984
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No release date listed for United States.
Germany
February 15, 1985 · Premiere · Source: IMDB (Berlin)
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