The Cowboy's Flute: A Melodic Chinese Animation Classic (1963)

"The Cowboy's Flute" is a Chinese animated short film produced in 1963 by the Shanghai Animation Film Studio. Directed by Te Wei and Qian Jiajun, the film is also known as "The Cowherd's Flute" and "The Buffalo Boy and his Flute". With a runtime of 20 minutes, the film doesn't contain any dialogues, making it accessible to all cultures. The animation style is reminiscent of Chinese painting, with a significant emphasis on the flute melody. The story revolves around a young boy with exceptional flute-playing abilities and his loyal water buffalo. After falling asleep in a tree, the boy dreams of losing his buffalo, leading to a whimsical adventure filled with falling leaves turning into butterflies and a misty, enchanting valley.

Credits
Directed by: Te Wei, Qian Jiajun
Produced by: Shanghai Animation Film Studio
Release Date: 1963
Country: China
Language: None (silent film)


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