The Ugly Duckling and me is an animated movie produced in 2006 which won an award at the China International Cartoon and Digital Art Festival. Intended for a family audience, it is a modern adaptation of The Ugly Duckling by Hans Christian Andersen. It was directed by Michael Hegner and Karsten Kiilerich. The Yorkshire Post described it as a "feel good" film for family audiences. The film is based on a television series of the same name. The series chronicles the adventures of a spunky duckling named Ugly who looks a little weird and his father who happens to be a rat named Ratso. This... series can now be seen on three DVDs, each containing three episodes. The first DVD, "School Days," includes the following episodes: "Ugly's First Day at School," "Educating Ratso," and "What Would Ratso Do?" The second DVD, "Yard Party," includes the following episodes: "Chicken Party," "Hypnosis," and "What's Up, Duck?" And last but certainly not least, the DVD "Love is in the Air," includes the following episodes: "Married with Peep," "Big Red Rooster," and "The Ring and I.
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| Release date: | 2006 |
| Directed by: | Michael Hegner, Karsten Kiilerich |
| Runtime: | 90 Minutes |
| Adapted from: | The Ugly Duckling |
| Genre: | Animation, Comedy |