White Mane

1953, 41min -

Possessed of the timeless perfection of a fable, this tale about the unique bond between children and animals is Albert Lamorisse’s ode to the awe-inspiring majesty of nature. Amid the vast flatlands of the Camargue in the South of France lives White Mane, a magnificent wild stallion who refuses to be broken by men and instead forms a connection with a young boy, with whom he embarks on a daring quest for freedom. Fully capturing the rugged beauty of its marsh setting, this extraordinarily photographed treasure of children’s cinema—which won the Grand Prix for Best Short Film at the Cannes Film Festival—speaks to the hearts of all creatures yearning to live untamed. Show more

"White Mane" — movie produced in France and released in 1953. It has a great rating on IMDb: 7.2 stars out of 10. It is a feature-length film with a runtime of 41min. "White Mane" is currently available to stream on The Criterion Channel. Click on a playlink to watch it now!