The Pied Piper

NRUnited States rating19338mAnimation, Music
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NR US
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This short animated film follows a musician who helps a town clear out a large rat problem. After a disagreement with the local leaders over his payment, he takes the town's children away to a magical land of games and fun.

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What's in it

Scary
Some
Violence
None
Language
None
Rude humour
None
Sad themes
Mild
Pace
Gentle
The traditional animation style and fairy tale narrative provide a steady and unhurried viewing experience. Estimated

Scary moments

  • Approx.SomeA large population of rats is shown roaming the city and eating food.
  • Approx.ScaryThe Piper plays a tune that causes all the children to follow him away from their parents.

Talk about it after

  1. 1Why do you think the Piper was angry with the adults in the town?
  2. 2How did the children feel when they were in the enchanted land?
  3. 3What did you think about the way the Piper solved the problem with the rats?

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