Garlic Is as Good as Ten Mothers facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Garlic Is As Good As Ten Mothers |
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Theatrical release poster
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| Directed by | Les Blank |
| Produced by | Les Blank |
| Studio | Flower Films |
| Distributed by | Flower Films |
| Release date(s) | 1980 |
| Running time | 51 minutes |
| Country | United States |
Garlic Is as Good as Ten Mothers is a fun documentary film from 1980. It was directed by Les Blank. This movie is all about garlic! It shows how much people love garlic and how it's used in many ways.
This film is considered very important. In 2004, the Library of Congress chose it for the United States’ National Film Registry. This means it's a special film kept safe for future generations because it's culturally, historically, or beautifully significant. The Academy Film Archive also helped preserve it in 1999.
About the Film's Name
The unique title of the film, Garlic Is as Good as Ten Mothers, is a shorter version of a funny saying. The full saying is: "Garlic is as good as ten mothers... for keeping the girls away." This hints at the strong smell of garlic!
Where Was It Filmed?
The movie was filmed in different places in Northern California. A big part of it takes place at the famous Gilroy Garlic Festival in Gilroy, California. This festival is a huge celebration of garlic! The film first showed at the 1980 Berlin Film Festival.
A Smelly Idea for Viewers
The director, Les Blank, had a special idea for when his film was shown. He suggested that a toaster oven with several heads of garlic be turned on at the back of the theater. The goal was for the smell of garlic to fill the entire room about halfway through the movie. This made the film a truly immersive experience!
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The official poster for the film.
