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Le Quatuor à cornes : Là-haut sur la montagne

Le Quatuor à cornes : Là-haut sur la montagne

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26m2021France
AnimationComédie

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What this film brings

friendshipcouragehelpfulnesssolidarity

Content barometer

Violence

0/5

légerfort

None

Fear

1/5

légerfort

Mild

Sexuality

0/5

légerfort

None

Language

0/5

légerfort

None

Narrative complexity

0/5

légerfort

Simple

Adult themes

0/5

légerfort

None

Expert review

This animated short follows four endearing cows on a mountain adventure, with an overall warm, playful atmosphere that is very accessible for young children. The main sensitive material comes from a rescue mission, a brief disappearance that creates concern, and the mention of a supposedly frightening creature, yet there is no graphic violence and no sustained threat. The intensity stays low because the gentle visual style, the animal characters, and the reassuring storytelling soften the suspenseful moments. There is no sexual content, no substance use, and essentially no problematic language, making it suitable for quite young viewers. For very sensitive children, parents may simply want to mention beforehand that the story includes a little adventure suspense, while remaining safe and comforting throughout.

Synopsis

After their journey that led them to the sea, our four cows, Clarisse, Marguerite, Aglaé and Rosine, are now on their way to the mountains. JB, the eco-pastoral guide, invited them to join him on a trip to discover the snow-capped peaks.

Difficult scenes

The story begins with a ram going missing after leaving to look for flowers in the mountains. This setup may create mild concern for younger viewers, because the heroines realize they need to search for him and the idea of an animal being alone can feel a little worrying. The mountain search includes a few tense moments connected to height, snow, and the possibility of natural danger. Nothing is shown in a harsh or realistic way, yet some children may still be affected by the idea of a character being lost in a large, cold setting. The belêbelê is described as a frightening presence within the story, which may briefly unsettle very sensitive children. In practice, the treatment remains clearly child friendly and works more as gentle suspense than as truly scary material.

Where to watch

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Availability checked on Apr 01, 2026

About this title

Format
Short film
Year
2021
Runtime
26m
Countries
France
Original language
FR
Studios
Vivement lundi !, La Boîte, ... Productions, Nadasdy Film