Sredni Vashtar (1981)

:For the book, see Sredni Vashtar Sredni Vashtar is a 30-minute film, released in 1981, and written, produced and directed by Andrew Birkin. It is based on the short story written by Hector Hugh Munro. It is about a little boy, Conradin, who worships a ferret and prays for deliverance from his overbearing guardian, Aunt Augusta. It won the BAFTA award for Best Short Film, and was nominated for an Academy Award Oscar.

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