---
title: "The Snails"
year: 1966
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-snails-1966"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 116351
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 11
community_rating: 6.9
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Snails (1966) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-snails-1966

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Snails is a film first released in 1966. Catalogued under Animation, Comedy, Fantasy, Science Fiction. Produced and broadcast by Société des Films d’Art et de Culture. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An industrious old farmer struggles to grow vegetables on a distant planetoid."

### Why Watch
- short runtime of eleven minutes
- unique genre combination of animation, comedy, fantasy, science fiction, and horror

### Caveats & Content Note
- plot details are very brief
- old farmer's efforts are unsuccessful
- Tone & Suitability: The film blends animation, comedy, fantasy, science fiction, and horror elements.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: animated, comedy, fantasy, science fiction, horror

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: René Laloux
- **Networks / Studios**: Société des Films d’Art et de Culture

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was The Snails released?
The film was released on 05/31/1966.

### Q: What is the genre of The Snails?
It is categorized as animation, comedy, fantasy, science fiction, and horror.

### Q: How long is the film?
The runtime is 11m.

### Q: Where does the story take place?
The story is set in a distant planetoid.

### Q: What is the main character trying to do?
An industrious but hapless old farmer strives to make his vegetables flourish.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Snails — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/116351)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*