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The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore

The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore

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The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore

2012

0h 15m

7.4(133 votes)

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Animation

Fantasy

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After a hurricane levels his city, a young man wanders into a mysterious library where books literally come to life. This film won the Oscar for Best Animated Short Film in 2012.

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Directed by: William Joyce
Brandon Oldenburg
Written by: William Joyce
Produced by: Alissa M. Kantrow
Lampton Enochs

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