In this short animation based on an Inuit legend, a goose captures the fancy of an owl, a weakness for which he will pay dearly. The sound effects and voices are Inuktitut, but the animation leaves no doubt as to the unfolding action. A story with the wry humor characteristic of many Inuit tales.
The Owl Who Married a Goose: An Eskimo Legend (1974) is a animation film directed by Caroline Leaf, released on June 3, 1974 with a runtime of 8m. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 13 ratings.
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 13 ratings.
Now he’s possibly not the fittest owl you’ve ever seen, but he married a goose and they had five little goslings before she decides it’s time to migrate to warmer climes taking her brood with her. Judging by the audio of his 70-a-day breathing, the chances of him making the trip would seem slight, but he’s game! This is a lovely animation using a sort of blotted ink effect to frame-by-frame follow the story of…
Reviewed on June 5, 2025
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The Owl Who Married a Goose: An Eskimo Legend was released on June 3, 1974 and runs for 8m.
The Owl Who Married a Goose: An Eskimo Legend (1974) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 13 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy animation films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
