The Elephant and The Bicycle
The Elephant and The Bicycle
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What this film brings
Content barometer
Violence
1/5
Mild
Fear
1/5
Mild
Sexuality
0/5
None
Language
0/5
None
Narrative complexity
0/5
Simple
Adult themes
0/5
None
Expert review
This animated short has a gentle, whimsical, highly visual tone, following a likable elephant whose life changes when he becomes fixated on getting a bicycle he sees on a billboard. Sensitive material is limited to mild frustration, a few moments of stress linked to his persistent desire, and light cartoon style mishaps where he is inconvenienced or briefly upset without realistic harm. The intensity stays very low throughout, with no meaningful violence, no sexual content, no notable bad language, and no sustained scary atmosphere, making it much lighter than more hectic family adventures. For parents, the main point to notice is the theme of wanting something very badly, which may resonate strongly with young children who struggle with disappointment or impatience. A simple conversation about feelings, wishes, and waiting can help children enjoy the story while understanding the elephant's emotions in a reassuring way.
Synopsis
An elephant lives in a town among people and works as a street cleaner. One day, he sees a big billboard advertising a bicycle. It seems the perfect size for him! This is the minute the elephant's life changes: he has to get this bicycle whatever it costs him.
Difficult scenes
The most sensitive moment comes from the very premise of the story, when the elephant sees the bicycle advertisement and becomes instantly absorbed by the idea of having it. For a young child, this sudden fixation can feel emotionally familiar, because it reflects strong wanting, the frustration of not getting something right away, and the restless feeling that comes with desire. In several scenes, the character faces everyday obstacles in a light cartoon way, and his goal seems difficult to reach, which can create mild tension. These moments stay visual and playful, with no realistic injury or lasting danger, but a very sensitive child may still feel sorry for him when he struggles or seems disappointed.
Where to watch
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Availability checked on Apr 01, 2026
About this title
- Format
- Short film
- Year
- 2014
- Runtime
- 9m
- Countries
- France
- Original language
- FR
- Studios
- La Boîte, ... Productions, Folimage
Content barometer
Violence
1/5
Mild
Fear
1/5
Mild
Sexuality
0/5
None
Language
0/5
None
Narrative complexity
0/5
Simple
Adult themes
0/5
None
Expert review
This animated short has a gentle, whimsical, highly visual tone, following a likable elephant whose life changes when he becomes fixated on getting a bicycle he sees on a billboard. Sensitive material is limited to mild frustration, a few moments of stress linked to his persistent desire, and light cartoon style mishaps where he is inconvenienced or briefly upset without realistic harm. The intensity stays very low throughout, with no meaningful violence, no sexual content, no notable bad language, and no sustained scary atmosphere, making it much lighter than more hectic family adventures. For parents, the main point to notice is the theme of wanting something very badly, which may resonate strongly with young children who struggle with disappointment or impatience. A simple conversation about feelings, wishes, and waiting can help children enjoy the story while understanding the elephant's emotions in a reassuring way.
Synopsis
An elephant lives in a town among people and works as a street cleaner. One day, he sees a big billboard advertising a bicycle. It seems the perfect size for him! This is the minute the elephant's life changes: he has to get this bicycle whatever it costs him.
Difficult scenes
The most sensitive moment comes from the very premise of the story, when the elephant sees the bicycle advertisement and becomes instantly absorbed by the idea of having it. For a young child, this sudden fixation can feel emotionally familiar, because it reflects strong wanting, the frustration of not getting something right away, and the restless feeling that comes with desire. In several scenes, the character faces everyday obstacles in a light cartoon way, and his goal seems difficult to reach, which can create mild tension. These moments stay visual and playful, with no realistic injury or lasting danger, but a very sensitive child may still feel sorry for him when he struggles or seems disappointed.