---
title: "The Wise Gudgeon"
year: 1979
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-wise-gudgeon-1979"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 199270
imdb_id: null
status: "Unknown"
community_rating: 4.6
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Wise Gudgeon (1979) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-wise-gudgeon-1979

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Wise Gudgeon is a film first released in 1979. Catalogued under Animation.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A brief animated satire lampoons meaningless existence through a whimsical fairy‑tale lens."

### Why Watch
- Sharp philosophical satire in a concise format
- Distinctive animation style
- Thought‑provoking commentary on aimlessness

### Caveats & Content Note
- Very short runtime limits narrative depth
- Abstract themes may feel opaque
- Tone & Suitability: The film’s abstract satire is best suited for viewers comfortable with philosophical and surreal animation.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: satirical, absurd, philosophical, short

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/the-wise-gudgeon-1979#watch.

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the runtime of The Wise Gudgeon?
The film runs approximately nine minutes.

### Q: When was The Wise Gudgeon released?
It premiered in Russia on 12 September 1979.

### Q: What type of film is The Wise Gudgeon?
It is an animated short.

### Q: Who directed The Wise Gudgeon?
The director is Valentin Karavaev.

### Q: What is the central theme of the film?
The film satirically examines aimlessness and senseless existence, drawing on Saltikov‑Shedrin’s fairy‑tale motifs.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Wise Gudgeon — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/199270)
- [The Wise Gudgeon (1979) | DIV.cz](https://div.cz/film/the-wise-gudgeon)

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