Willy the Sparrow
Watch TrailerVili 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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📋 Film Details
| 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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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
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.
🎭 Cast
Levente Igaz
Vili, a verébbé változott fiú (voice)
Klári Tolnay
Verbéna, a tündér (voice)
József Székhelyi
Cip úr, az idős veréb (voice)
Eszter Kárász
Füles, Vili húga (voice)
Cecília Esztergályos
Cili, a macska (voice)
Mátyás Usztics
Spagyi, a főveréb (voice)
József Gyabronka
Csures, Spagyi alvezére (voice)
Tibor Szilágyi
Krampusz, a kandúr (voice)
Ildikó Hüvösvölgyi
Csiperke, veréblány (voice)
Ildikó Kilin
Csiri, veréblány (voice)
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