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From the Diary of a Cow

From the Diary of a Cow

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From the Diary of a Cow

1985

0h 15m

10.0(1 votes)

Animation

Overview

A cow dreams away from the barn routine and goes out into the world, becomes a pop star, talks about world peace in the UN, takes a ride in space before she lands in everyday life again.

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Svenska Filminstitutet

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Cast & crew

1 featured cast member

Starring

Arja Saijonmaa

Arja Saijonmaa

Narrator (voice)

Creative team

Directed by: Birgitta Jansson
Written by: Beppe Wolgers

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