My Ski Trip
"Tanuko's first ski lesson turns into a cartoon avalanche."
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About this film
Two skiing rabbits wake the sleepy raccoon dog Tanuko and coax him onto a snowy slope for his first run. Each tumble becomes an elastic sight gag: Tanuko's skis detach from his body, an umbrella ride becomes an airborne plane, and the rabbits briefly fuse into a sleigh to chase him before everyone ends up buried in snow.
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About the production
Themes
Themes & topics
Historical background
Made in 1930, in Japan, under Yasuji Murata, My Ski Trip belongs to animated short filmmaking as studio systems and national cinemas competed for audiences.
Why this film matters
Within animated short history, Yasuji Murata's name attaches to the work; short film by Yasuji Murata.
Making of
Open sources chiefly list credits with Yasuji Murata named as director.
What critics said
Contemporary reviews of My Ski Trip are sparse in open sources; later catalog entries chiefly summarize plot and credits.
Did you know?
- Director: Yasuji Murata.
- Wikidata lists runtime data (9).
What audiences thought
Audience documentation for My Ski Trip is limited; availability today depends on archive and streaming copies.
Film restoration
Preservation status should be confirmed against archive holdings.
Where to watch
- Wikimedia Commons: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Yasuji%20Murata-%20My%20Ski%20Trip%20(1930).ogv