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Pelicanman

2004 · 90 min Fantasy Adventure Family
5.2 / 10 · TMDB

Wanting to know the ways of people, a pelican turns into a gawky young man who soon learns to speak, thanks to his outstanding talent in imitation. He befriends Emil and Elsa, two children who--unlike adults--see that their new neighbor "Mr Berd" is not human but a big bird wearing a suit. The Pelican Man lands a job at the opera and falls in love with a pretty ballerina, looking so much like a bird herself. Troubles start when adults too find out about "Mr Berd's" ornithological origin.

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📋 Film Details

Original Title Pelikaanimies
Year 2004
Country Finland, Sweden
Genre Fantasy, Adventure, Family
Director Liisa Helminen
Runtime 90 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.2/10 (6 votes)

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The film constructs a gentle, whimsical universe where magic is treated with matter-of-fact wonder. It relies on the contrast between childish openness and adult skepticism, exploring themes of belonging and true nature.

What lingers after the credits is a sense of tender melancholy and quiet humor, a reminder that wonder often hides in plain sight. A charming fable for the young and young at heart — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Liisa Helminen

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