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Genres:
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Animation /
Biography /
Drama
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Actors:
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Michael Bryant,
Daniel Massey,
Bob Peck,
Antony Sher,
Rebecca Callard,
Ralph Fiennes,
Julie Christie,
James Frain,
Richard E. Grant,
Ian Holm,
William Hurt,
Anton Lesser,
Tim McInnerny,
Alfred Molina,
Miranda Richardson
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Duration:
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90 min.
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Rating:
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(7.2/10)34
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Plot Summary:
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The recounting of Jesus Christ.
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A Gospel for the Family
You decide that you are going to make an animated family film version of a story that is the foundation of one of the greatest world religions! Now, how do you go about that?! Very carefully. What these film makers have done is nothing short of a miracle in itself. They have produced a creative and sensitive piece. Yes, there is quite a lot of material skimmed over but nothing can distract from the excellent animation and the final scenes of the inevitable crucifixtion( which is cleverly toned down eithout losing its power ) and resurrection. A great family film and an interesting way to introduce children to the story of Jesus.
Miracle Maker, The
Feature-length animated film based on the mythical Mabinogion stories. Features the voice talents - and occasional live-action appearances of - some of Wales' best known actors
The Mabinogion stories are ancient Celtic legends carried for centuries by oral tradition then committed to paper (well, vellum, probably) by Welsh scholars some time in the Middle Ages before finally being translated into English in the 19th Century. They are a key part of Britain's heritage yet also remain fairly obscure.
Full of magic, fables, battles, memorable characters and historical incident warped by centuries of retelling by bards, the Mabinogion stories (traditionally divided into the Four Branches, along with several supplementary mythic tales) are colourful, but undeniab...
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