The Pelican Man

– Wanting to know the ways of people, a pelican turns into a gawky young man who soon learns to speak,..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.00 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 30 Minutes
Release Year:
2004
Original Name:
Pelikaanimies
The Pelican Man (2004) - Also known as Pelikaanimies

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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Release Date:

17 Dec 2004

Language:

Finnish, English, Swedish

Director:

Liisa Helminen

Writer:

Liisa Helminen (screenplay), William Aldridge (screenplay), Annina Enckell (dramaturge), Helena Anttonen (dramaturge), Leena Krohn (novel)

Main Actors:

Kari Ketonen, Roni Haarakangas, Inka Nuorgam, Jonna Järnefelt

Plot:

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.

Awards:

7 wins & 4 nominations.

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.0/10