A beautifully filmed adaptation of the Tomi de Paola story about Giovanni, the clown who juggled for a living during the Middle Ages. Now, old and penniless, he returns to his birthplace seeking refuge in the church on Christmas Eve. Watching the procession of gifts for the Holy Child, he offers the only gift he has - one last performance. Suitable for middle and upper primary level.
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In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
323778
Language
English
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Religious films
Animation → Animated films - United States
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Children - Religion
Childrens Films → Children 6-12
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Children - Religion
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Religious films
Literature → Children's literature - Film and video adaptations
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)