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Movie poster: Willy the Sparrow (1989)
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Willy the Sparrow

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1989 · 76 min Family Animation Fantasy
6.5 / 10 · TMDB

Vili fakes illness so he doesn't have to take a math test. Instead, he starts shooting at sparrows from the window with an air rifle. The kindly old lady who feeds the birds turns out to be a real-life fairy who tries to turn Vili into a good boy.

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Original Title Vili, a veréb
Year 1989
Country Hungary
Genre Family, Animation, Fantasy
Director József Gémes
Runtime 76 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.5/10 (23 votes)

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The film constructs a simple yet effective moral fable, relying on the transformative fantasy to explore themes of empathy and consequence. The animation, while modest, carries a gentle charm that supports the story's heartfelt core.

What lingers after the viewing is a sense of gentle persuasion rather than harsh lecturing, a reminder that understanding often comes from walking in another's shoes—or feathers. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: József Gémes

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Perfect for a weekend morning watch with young children, sparking conversations about kindness.

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