Description
Peter & the Wolf - Animated Film DVD
UPC: 807280220094
Product Features
- Title: Peter & the Wolf
- Format: DVD
- Label: Arthaus Musik
- Director: Suzie Templeton
- Music: Performed by the Philharmonia Orchestra
- Music Director & Conductor: Mark Stephenson
- Awards:Running Time: 34 minutes (Film) + 68 minutes (Bonus)
- Oscar® Winner: Best Short Film (Animated)
- British Animation Award Winner
- Rose d'Or Winner (Performing Arts)
- BAFTA Nomination: Best Short Animation
- Sound Formats: PCM Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1
- Picture Format: 16:9
- Region Code: 0 (Worldwide)
- Language Versions: English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch
- DVD Type: DVD 9/NTSC
- FSK Rating: 0
- Produced by: BreakThru Films / Se-ma-for Studios in association with Channel 4, Storm Studio, Archangel SA, and Arthaus Musik
Overview
Suzie Templeton's Peter & the Wolf is an Oscar®-winning animated adaptation of Sergei Prokofiev's timeless musical tale. Set to a new recording by the world-renowned Philharmonia Orchestra under the direction of Mark Stephenson, this version brings a fresh perspective to the beloved story. Utilizing stop-frame model animation, made famous by Aardman Animations' Wallace & Gromit, and advanced digital technology, the film was produced at the acclaimed Se-ma-for Studios in Poland. Peter & the Wolf is a captivating visual and auditory experience, resonating with audiences of all ages through its innovative storytelling and enchanting music.
Interesting Facts
- Peter & the Wolf has been a staple of children's music education for over five generations, teaching them the unique sounds of orchestral instruments through its characters.
- Suzie Templeton, known for her distinctive animation style, has garnered critical acclaim for her ability to blend dark, emotionally rich narratives with whimsical elements.
- The film was created using stop-frame animation, a meticulous process where models are moved in small increments between individually photographed frames, producing the illusion of movement.
- The Philharmonia Orchestra, one of the UK's most celebrated orchestras, provides the musical foundation for this production, bringing Prokofiev's score to life with precision and depth.
- Bonus features on the DVD include a Director's Commentary (Rough Cut), a behind-the-scenes documentary, and an educational segment on the musical themes and instruments used in the film.
Special Features
- Director's Commentary (Rough Cut)
- The Making of Peter & the Wolf
- Behind-the-Scenes Documentary
- The Musical Themes - The Instruments
- Let's Make Peter & the Wolf
- The Story - Picture Gallery
Publishers
- Arthaus Musik - Renowned for producing high-quality recordings of classical music, opera, and ballet, Arthaus Musik offers a wide array of cultural and artistic productions.
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