Animation,Family
United States of America
Your Friend the Rat is a short film produced by Pixar Animation Studios and released in 2007. The film, which runs for approximately 11 minutes, features characters from the popular Pixar film Ratatouille, with Remy and Emile serving as the narrators.
The film takes a historical perspective, exploring the long and complicated relationship between humans and rats. Remy and Emile take us on a journey through time, highlighting key moments in history where humans and rats have interacted, sometimes peacefully and other times not.
The film suggests that rats have played a significant role in human history, helping to spread trade and commerce, serving as laboratory animals, and even playing a part in the discovery of antibiotics. However, rats have also been feared and reviled by humans for their association with disease and filth.
Throughout the film, Remy and Emile advocate for greater understanding and cooperation between humans and rats, arguing that rats are intelligent, social creatures who deserve respect and compassion. Your Friend the Rat concludes with a call to action, encouraging viewers to learn more about rats and to work towards a better relationship between humans and the natural world.
