Neighbours
Year: 1952
Runtime: 9 mins
Director: Norman McLaren
Interpreting the command to love your neighbor—treat others as you wish to be treated—the Oscar‑winning short uses a striking visual parable. Director Norman McLaren brings his animation methods, usually for drawings or puppets, to live actors, creating a kinetic tableau. It follows two rivals whose fight over a single flower escalates into violence, highlighting the cost of selfishness.
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