Ferdinand, der Stier (Short 1938)

Ferdinand, der Stier: Directed by Dick Rickard. With Don Wilson, Walt Disney, Milt Kahl. Ferdinand is a quiet, gentle bull who only wants to stop and smell the flowers. When he is stung by a bee, the townspeople believe he is ferocious and take him to the bullfight.

“Ferdinand the Bull tells the story of a bull who likes smelling flowers, instead of fighting like a typical bull in a bullring. Ferdinand himself is a very charming character, and is well drawn. All of the other characters are well done, with the exception of one or two lifeless backgrounds. Then Ferdinand is sent to Madrid, where he is expected to fight a toreador, but that isnu0026#39;t what Ferdinand wants to do. The music is also good, and Don Wilsonu0026#39;s narration was very satisfying indeed. It is such a shame that few people know more about this gem, I donu0026#39;t think it is the best short in the world, but it is certainly entertaining and I would definitely watch it again. 9/10 Bethany Cox.”