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The Little Prince
A visually inventive, tender story that blends whimsy and melancholy, inviting you to see with your heart.
About 2015 animated film directed by Mark Osborne
Genres drama, fantasy, adventure, family
Directed by Mark Osborne
Music Hans Zimmer
Runtime 108 min
Country Canada, Italy, France
Links Wikipedia · IMDb · Letterboxd · Wikidata
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