Wild Wings (1966)
| Movie | |
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| Original title | Wild wings |
| Country of production | United Kingdom |
| original language | English |
| Publishing year | 1966 |
| length | 34 minutes |
| Rod | |
| Director |
Patrick Carey , John Taylor |
| script |
Ralph Keene , Peter Scott |
| production | Edgar Anstey |
| music | Edward Williams |
| camera | Patrick Carey |
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Wild Wings is a British documentary - short film by Patrick Carey and John Taylor in 1966. Edgar Anstey was at the 39th Academy Awards in 1967 for his production with an Oscar in the category "Best Short Film" award.
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Shown is the wetland game reserve WWT Slimbridge , which is located near Slimbridge in Gloucestershire , England . It is halfway between Bristol and Gloucester and the eastern side of the mouth of the River Severn . The reserve , founded by the artist and naturalist Sir Peter Markham Scott , was opened in November 1946. Slimridge extends over around 800 hectares of pastureland, reeds, lagoons and salt marshes. A large number of water birds live there all year round. But birds that are on their way to their summer breeding grounds can also be found there. Other birds hibernate there, including white-fronted geese and whistling swans .
Slimridge is home to the largest number of ducks in the world , is also involved in research projects and is involved in international breeding programs. The nature reserve is open to the public all year round.
production
The pictures were taken at the Slimbridge Wild Fowl Trust game reserve in Gloucestershire, England. The film was produced by British Transport Films, distributed by New Realm Pictures, BFI Video and Manson Distributing as well as by Anvil Films.
Awards
- Academy Awards 1967 : Oscar for Edgar Anstey and Wild Wings
Web links
- Wild Wings in the Internet Movie Database (English)
- Wild Wings saS letterboxd.com
Individual evidence
- ↑ The 39th Academy Awards | 1967 sS oscars.org (English)