The Family That Dwelt Apart

The Family That Dwelt Apart is a 1973 animated short film created by Yvon Malette for the National Film Board of Canada.

Summary
Based on the 1937 short story "Preposterous Parables; III The Family Which Dwelt Apart" by E. B. White, the film is about what happens to a family of seven who live in happy isolation on a small island in Barnetuck Bay. When the bay freezes over and outsiders believe that the family must be in distress, an ill-conceived rescue attempt makes for unexpected adventures, and disaster.

Awards

 * Chicago International Film Festival: Silver Hugo, 1973
 * 25th Canadian Film Awards, Montreal: Best Animated Film, 1973
 * 47th Academy Awards: Nominee: Best Animated Short Film, 1975