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00:00:49 To the world we all know, which may or may not be the best world possible,
00:00:54 once again springtime had come.
00:00:58 But all the magic of spring was not enough to conceal the misery of Manor Farm.
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00:01:11 Once thriving and fruitful, the farm and its owner, Mr. Jones, had fallen on evil days.
00:01:20 Beset by problems of his own making, Mr. Jones had turned to drink.
00:01:27 And for his misery he had found poor company.
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00:01:43 On the evening our story begins, it was later than usual when Mr. Jones came home from his drinking to make his rounds.
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00:02:58 Good for nothing beasts. Eat their heads off.
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00:03:59 On this night, all the animals had agreed that as soon as Mr. Jones was in bed,
00:04:05 they would gather in the main barn for a secret meeting, called by old Major, the prized boar hog,
00:04:12 who because of his years was regarded as by far the wisest of the animals.
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00:04:26 The other pigs started first for the meeting, being clever and fond of taking the lead.
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00:04:36 They were followed by Boxer, largest and strongest of the horses, and his devoted friend, Benjamin, the donkey.
00:04:47 All the other animals, great and small, were anxious to get there, for such a meeting had never been held before.
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00:05:38 Old Major had been ailing, and now he had made known there were some things he wanted to say to his fellow animals before it might be too late.
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00:06:10 It took a while for all to find their seats.
00:06:13 The pigs had taken up the best positions immediately in front of the platform.
00:06:17 Among them, Snowball, determined to get a good view.
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00:06:23 And Napoleon, equally determined and even less polite.
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00:06:33 [Snowball growls]
00:06:35 What was that?
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00:06:40 No, no it wasn't, Mr. Jones.
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00:06:53 And at last, everyone could be settled to hear Old Major.
00:06:58 [Snowball growls]
00:07:00 My dear friends, I have lived a long life.
00:07:09 I have had much time for thought as I lay alone in my stall.
00:07:17 I won't be with you much longer, and before I die, there's something I want to tell you.
00:07:27 [Snowball growls]
00:07:29 Few of us will ever know the blessings of a peaceful old age.
00:07:38 You, boxer, when you have given the last of your great strength, what then?
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00:07:53 Whatever we produce is taken from us, stolen from us, and sold.
00:08:05 Our children are born to cold and hunger.
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00:08:15 Look at them while you can.
00:08:18 [Snowball cries]
00:08:22 You porkers, do you know what the future holds for you?
00:08:29 [Snowball growls]
00:08:34 Do we deserve such a fate?
00:08:38 Is this farm too poor to support us all?
00:08:43 No, comrades.
00:08:46 The farm is rich, but we'll never get our rightful share from farmer Jules.
00:08:54 Overthrow this evil tyrant, and we shall be rich and free.
00:09:03 Comrades!
00:09:07 [Snowball cries]
00:09:25 But remember, when you have got rid of Jones, don't adopt his vices.
00:09:35 We animals are brothers, large or small, clever or simple, fur or feathers.
00:09:47 Now and forever, all animals are equal.
00:09:54 [Snowball cries]
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00:12:04 [Snowball growls]
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00:12:20 The very next morning, sooner perhaps than Old Major would have predicted,
00:12:25 the animals found their situation quite unbearable.
00:12:29 [Snowball growls]
00:12:58 [Snowball cries]
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00:16:44 And so, almost before they realized it, the animals had fought and won.
00:16:49 [Snowball growls]
00:16:51 They had casualties to mourn, and those who died left children to be cared for.
00:16:56 [Dogs barking]
00:17:01 But Manor Farm was theirs, and they lost no time in destroying everything that reminded them of hatefulness to Germans.
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00:19:21 When it came to Mr. Jones's house, the animals hesitated.
00:19:26 Napoleon showed the way, but Snowball took the lead in entering the place where their tyrant had lived.
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00:20:25 [Snowball growls]
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00:20:37 [Snowball crashes]
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00:20:47 [Snowball crashes]
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00:21:19 [Snowball crashes]
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00:21:47 The animals were all agreed that Jones's house was no place for them.
00:21:51 All that is, except Napoleon.
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00:22:17 Meantime, Snowball led the other animals in organizing a new society, which they now named Animal Farm.
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00:22:31 So that all might see and agree, the laws of Animal Farm were inscribed in a prominent place to be remembered and obeyed forever.
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00:22:42 No animal shall sleep in a bed.
00:22:47 No animal shall drink alcohol.
00:22:51 Four legs good, two legs bad.
00:22:56 [Snowball babbles]
00:23:00 Wings count as legs.
00:23:02 [Snowball growls]
00:23:04 All legs good, two legs bad.
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00:23:16 No animal shall kill another animal.
00:23:21 All animals are equal.
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00:23:32 [Snowball howls]
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00:23:54 [Snowball growls]
00:23:57 Tending a farm by themselves posed problems for the animals, but the pigs could think of a way around every difficulty.
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00:24:08 [Snowball growls]
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00:24:39 [Snowball howls]
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00:24:49 Boxer was the admiration of everybody.
00:24:52 He had been a hard worker in Jones' time, but now he seemed more like three horses in one.
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00:25:05 Instructed by Snowball, other animals worked out the rest for themselves, and the farm work was done like magic.
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00:25:34 [Snowball growls]
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00:25:46 [Snowball growls]
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00:26:12 [Snowball growls]
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00:26:19 The success of their efforts delighted everyone, including sly Napoleon and his constant companion, Fat Pink Squealer.
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00:27:34 [Snowball growls]
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00:27:55 That summer, the animals, without any help or any interference, made a going proposition of Animal Farm.
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00:28:22 The fields yielded richly, and they were cut and gleaned with diligence and devotion.
00:28:27 [Music]
00:28:44 With the harvest safely home, the animals had time to think of the future, and at a meeting in the big barn, many resolutions were put forward.
00:28:54 It was always the pigs who made the resolutions.
00:28:57 [Pig snorts]
00:28:59 Comrades, our first five-months plan is a far-wide triumph.
00:29:05 [Pig snorts]
00:29:06 And the time has come to spread the glorious news, so that our downtrodden comrades on other farms will break their chains...
00:29:17 [Pig snorts]
00:29:18 ...and join the animal revolution!
00:29:22 [Pig snorts]
00:29:28 Go! Tell the one who's of Animal Farm to the world!
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00:30:07 Some animals, content with their lot, were unimpressed by tales of peace and plenty.
00:30:12 [Music]
00:30:24 Others, happy in their own surroundings, were alarmed at the thought of any change.
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00:30:45 But wherever they were having a bad time, animals listened with interest.
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00:31:09 [Indistinct chatter]
00:31:26 In certain quarters, the rebellious behavior of a lot of dumb animals caused indignation and much conversation.
00:31:34 But nothing was done about it, for the drunken Mr. Jones and his cronies did not know what to do.
00:31:43 Snowball felt that education was the animal's next necessity.
00:31:47 Some of the animals were brighter than others, of course.
00:31:50 [Pig snorts]
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00:32:01 [Pig snorts]
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00:32:05 [Pig snorts]
00:32:07 [Music]
00:32:33 [Dog barks]
00:32:36 [Music]
00:32:48 [Indistinct chatter]
00:32:55 Snowball set himself to solve the problem of power on the farm.
00:32:59 [Music]
00:33:04 And so did Napoleon.
00:33:06 [Music]
00:33:10 [Dog barks]
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00:33:30 In January, there came bitterly hard weather.
00:33:33 Inexperienced management brought shortages to Animal Farm.
00:33:37 But Snowball continued his thinking for the future.
00:33:41 And in such thoughts, he was not alone.
00:33:46 [Music]
00:34:08 Comrades, I have prepared a new plan for Animal Farm.
00:34:14 [Pig snorts]
00:34:16 Here it is.
00:34:18 All it needs is your vote.
00:34:20 [Pig snorts]
00:34:24 At first, we will have to work more and eat less.
00:34:29 [Pig snorts]
00:34:30 But my plan will bring us electricity.
00:34:34 [Pig snorts]
00:34:38 It will mean a warm barn in winter.
00:34:42 [Pig snorts]
00:34:44 A light in every stall.
00:34:46 Sky at roost.
00:34:48 Luxury for all.
00:34:51 [Pig snorts]
00:34:54 Comrades, in one short year, Animal Farm will be the finest in the world.
00:35:02 [Pig snorts]
00:35:05 Dreams, dreams.
00:35:07 [Pig snorts]
00:35:09 A vote for my plan is a vote for the life of your people.
00:35:14 It's a lie.
00:35:16 I'll promise you a four-day week.
00:35:20 What?
00:35:21 Perhaps a three-day week.
00:35:24 Nonsense.
00:35:25 [Pig snorts]
00:35:27 A one-day week.
00:35:28 [Pig snorts]
00:35:37 [Pig snorts]
00:35:40 [Dogs barking]
00:35:45 [Pig snorts]
00:35:48 [Pig snorts]
00:35:51 [Dogs barking]
00:35:54 [Pig snorts]
00:35:56 [Dogs barking]
00:35:59 [Dramatic music]
00:36:05 [Dogs barking]
00:36:08 [Dramatic music]
00:36:12 [Dogs barking]
00:36:15 [Dramatic music]
00:36:19 [Dogs barking]
00:36:24 [Dramatic music]
00:36:40 With Snowball disposed of, Napoleon stepped up confidently to take charge of Animal Farm.
00:36:46 And Fat Pink Squealer became his obedient follower and assistant.
00:36:50 [Squealer whistles]
00:36:54 [Snowball snorts]
00:36:58 Comrades, Snowball is a traitor.
00:37:04 What was he really planning?
00:37:09 To bring back Jones.
00:37:12 [Snowball snorts]
00:37:14 Now, let's have no more of these useless meetings. Eh?
00:37:22 From now on, I'll protect your interests.
00:37:28 And I'll make your decisions.
00:37:31 [Dogs barking]
00:37:37 Let me show you my plan for Animal Farm.
00:37:42 [Dogs barking]
00:37:45 [Snowball whistles]
00:37:51 Hooray! For Napoleon!
00:37:56 And so the windmill was started after all.
00:37:59 [Windmill rumbles]
00:38:03 [Windmill explodes]
00:38:07 [Music]
00:38:13 Nothing could have been achieved without Boxer,
00:38:15 whose strength was greater than that of all the other animals put together.
00:38:19 [Music]
00:38:48 [Pig squeals]
00:38:50 [Music]
00:39:04 [Pig squeals]
00:39:07 Superintended by the pigs, all the animals worked long shifts,
00:39:11 which lasted from dawn till dusk.
00:39:13 [Music]
00:39:33 Rations were shortened for the workers,
00:39:35 but the pigs, by virtue of their brain work, were plentifully provided for.
00:39:40 [Pig squeals]
00:39:43 But the greatest inspiration came from Boxer,
00:39:46 who, with his friend Benjamin, worked early and late, in season and out.
00:39:51 [Music]
00:40:20 [Pig squeals]
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00:40:49 [Pig squeals]
00:40:52 [Music]
00:41:15 One evening, after working long and late, as usual,
00:41:18 Boxer and Benjamin made a curious discovery.
00:41:21 [Music]
00:41:45 [Pig squeals]
00:41:52 Word of what now went on at night in Jones's house spread quickly through animal farms.
00:41:57 Some of the animals thought they remembered a law against beds,
00:42:01 but obviously they were mistaken.
00:42:03 [Music]
00:42:30 And now, other changes in the laws of animal farm were in store.
00:42:35 [Indistinct chatter]
00:42:44 Those ungrateful beasts of yours, cheer up.
00:42:49 They won't last.
00:42:51 Another winter will bring them to their knees.
00:42:54 Anyway, where are they going to buy the things they need?
00:42:57 In Mr. Jones's circle, the subject of shortages at animal farm was a popular one,
00:43:03 and a shop trader named Wimper was just the sort to do something about it.
00:43:09 [Music]
00:43:26 [Pig squeals]
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00:44:07 [Pig squeals]
00:44:08 [Train whistle]
00:44:15 Comrades, our leader, as wise as he's beloved, has decided to trade with the outside world.
00:44:22 Not for gain, of course. That would be unworthy of our noble principles.
00:44:27 You hens are to have the honor of making the first contribution.
00:44:33 All your eggs.
00:44:35 I know how proud you are of this free village.
00:44:42 [Chicken clucks]
00:44:52 The chickens seem to remember old Major saying that their eggs should never be taken from them.
00:44:57 [Music]
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00:45:32 [Gunshot]
00:45:33 [Music]
00:45:44 [Drum roll]
00:45:47 [Bell rings]
00:45:50 [Pig squeals]
00:45:51 [Music]
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00:46:50 [Pig squeals]
00:46:52 [Pig squeals]
00:46:53 [Pig squeals]
00:46:54 [Pig squeals]
00:46:55 [Pig squeals]
00:46:56 [Pig squeals]
00:46:57 [Pig squeals]
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00:47:00 [Pig squeals]
00:47:01 [Pig squeals]
00:47:02 [Pig squeals]
00:47:03 [Pig squeals]
00:47:04 [Music]
00:47:08 [Dogs barking]
00:47:34 The innocent suffered with the guilty and the chickens uprising was short-lived.
00:47:40 [Music]
00:47:49 Comrades, I have made a terrible discovery.
00:47:54 There are traitors among us.
00:47:59 [Chicken clucks]
00:48:02 Yes, comrades, in league with Jones and Snowball.
00:48:09 [Chicken clucks]
00:48:13 To destroy Animal Farm.
00:48:17 [Chicken clucks]
00:48:22 Who else is guilty? Stand up and confess.
00:48:29 [Music]
00:48:50 [Train horn]
00:48:54 [Drums]
00:49:12 [Drums]
00:49:15 [Chickens squawking]
00:49:23 [Chicken squawking]
00:49:34 [Music]
00:49:59 The revolution is now complete. We have no more use for that song.
00:50:05 Singing it is now forbidden under penalty of death.
00:50:12 [Music]
00:50:18 Trade between Animal Farm and the outer world now became quite brisk.
00:50:22 [Music]
00:50:40 [Applause]
00:50:42 As might be expected, Mr. Wimper's profits inspired others to seek their share or at least give vent to their jealousy.
00:50:51 Hmm, Animal Farm seems to be making money.
00:50:55 For Wimper.
00:50:58 [Chatter]
00:51:11 Who ever heard of animals running a farm?
00:51:16 Have you seen a windmill?
00:51:19 Come on, let's kick him out.
00:51:21 Yes, kick him out.
00:51:24 [Grunting]
00:51:28 The original owner was not invited to join this movement.
00:51:32 His neighbors let him know his day was done.
00:51:35 [Music]
00:52:02 Comrades, the enemy has mobilized all his forces against us.
00:52:06 We must save Animal Farm from the hateful enemy at all costs.
00:52:12 [Music]
00:52:28 Now is the time to fight, to die for Animal Farm.
00:52:32 We will destroy them all.
00:52:35 [Music]
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00:54:11 [Gunshot]
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00:56:33 [Explosion]
00:56:36 [Explosion]
00:56:46 [Music]
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00:57:20 Now began the heart-breaking job of rebuilding.
00:57:24 And as before, Boxer and Benjamin worked hardest of all.
00:57:29 By now, supervision of the work by pigs was hardly necessary,
00:57:34 so they had time for less laborious pursuits.
00:57:37 [Music]
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00:58:11 Long after the other animals left the job, Boxer and Benjamin worked on and on,
00:58:16 giving their all, year in, year out.
00:58:20 [Music]
00:58:42 A new generation of pigs grew up, endowed with what were considered arts and graces
00:58:47 very flattering to animal farm and its presiding genius.
00:58:52 [Music]
00:59:06 But still the windmill was not finished, and Boxer's injured foot got worse instead of better.
00:59:12 [Music]
00:59:20 [Whistle]
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01:00:03 [Whistle]
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01:00:28 [Whistle]
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01:00:47 It looked as though Boxer were dead, but he wasn't, not quite.
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01:00:55 [Growling]
01:00:57 Boxer's hurt bad, he'll never work again. What do we do?
01:01:02 While Napoleon and Squealer made plans for Boxer,
01:01:05 Benjamin predicted he could look forward to a well-earned rest and retirement.
01:01:10 [Music]
01:01:21 The next day, the windmill work went on as usual, but now without Boxer.
01:01:27 [Music]
01:01:31 And during the morning, what appeared to be an ambulance arrived.
01:01:35 Only Benjamin suspected it wasn't an ambulance.
01:01:38 [Music]
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01:02:10 The other animals finally recognized the death wagon from Mr. Wimper's glue factory.
01:02:15 [Music]
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01:03:33 I was with him right to the end. His last words were, "Forward, comrades! Long live Napoleon!"
01:03:44 [Music]
01:03:49 As for the wicked rumor that Boxer was sold to a glue factory, our beloved leader would never do that.
01:03:56 "Long live Napoleon!"
01:03:59 [Music]
01:04:02 "Long live Napoleon!"
01:04:04 [Music]
01:04:28 And that night, the pigs drank to Boxer's memory in the whiskey they had bought with Boxer's life.
01:04:37 [Music]
01:04:39 Years passed. The seasons came and went. The short animal lives fled by.
01:04:46 The completed windmill stood as a monument to its builder's faith and sacrifice.
01:04:51 [Music]
01:04:54 But the animals' revolution was only dimly remembered.
01:04:58 Outwardly, Animal Farm appeared prosperous.
01:05:01 But the animals themselves were no better off, with the exception of the pigs and their supreme leader, Napoleon.
01:05:10 [Music]
01:05:26 His pig-run enterprise now had many of the frills of real civilization.
01:05:32 And one fine day, pig delegates from far and wide arrived at Animal Farm to celebrate the coming of a new era.
01:05:40 [Music]
01:05:54 [Explosion]
01:06:02 [Applause]
01:06:06 [Music]
01:06:21 [Cow moos]
01:06:24 [Music]
01:06:34 [Crow caws]
01:06:40 [Music]
01:06:49 [Cow moos]
01:06:52 [Music]
01:07:02 When reports of this great change reached them, other animals everywhere were incredulous.
01:07:08 Dismayed and indignant, they headed toward Animal Farm from all directions,
01:07:13 instinctively uniting once again in common cause.
01:07:17 [Music]
01:07:35 Loyal followers.
01:07:41 On farms owned and operated by pigs, there is order and discipline.
01:07:52 Our lower animals do more work and eat less than on other farms.
01:08:01 This will encourage you to make your lower animals work even harder and eat even less.
01:08:11 [Pig snorts]
01:08:18 To a greater Animal Farm.
01:08:21 To peace and plenty under pig rule.
01:08:26 [Music]
01:08:47 Into the day when pigs own and operate farms everywhere.
01:08:54 [Applause]
01:09:01 To the animals, it now seemed that their world, which may or may not someday become a happy place to live in,
01:09:09 was worse than ever for ordinary creatures.
01:09:12 And another moment had come when they must do something about it.
01:09:17 [Music]
01:09:41 [Pig snorts]
01:09:44 [Music]
01:10:04 [Pig snorts]
01:10:07 [Music]
01:10:12 [Horse gallops]
01:10:17 [Music]
01:10:41 [Horse neighs]
01:10:47 [Music]
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