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The Periwig-Maker (1999) · Cineora

The Periwig-Maker poster

A STEFFEN SCHÄFFLER FILM

The Periwig-Maker

199915mMovie

AnimationDrama

IMDb6.9/ 10 · 656 votes

THE STORY

In this Oscar-nominated short, a man seals himself off in 17th century plague-infested London to escape the danger of infection. When a little girl seeks his help, he has an opportunity.

Bittersweet
Heartwarming
Melancholic
Period piece
Isolation

Pace: Measured
Intensity: Mild
Complexity: Easy watch

Good for a quick watch and a rainy day.

DirectorSteffen Schäffler

FormatFeature film

TMDB7.6 / 10

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The people behind the story

Top cast

Kenneth BranaghPeriwig-maker (voice)

Daren C. Evans

Alice Fairhall

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