The Snail and the Whale (film)

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The Snail and the Whale
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Poster for The Snail and the Whale
Based on The Snail and the Whale
by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler
Written by Max Lang
Suzanne Lang
Directed by Max Lang
Daniel Snaddon
Starring Sally Hawkins
Rob Brydon
Cariad Lloyd
Emma Tate
Arnold Brown
Max Lang
Narrated by Diana Rigg
Theme music composer René Aubry
Country of originUnited Kingdom
South Africa
Germany
Original languageEnglish
Production
Producers Martin Pope
Michael Rose
Running time30 minutes (approx.)
Production companies Magic Light Pictures
Triggerfish Animation Studios
ZDF
BBC
Original release
Network BBC One
Release25 December 2019 (2019-12-25)
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The Snail and the Whale is a 2019 short computer-animated TV film, directed by Max Lang and Daniel Snaddon, and produced by Michael Rose and Martin Pope of Magic Light Pictures, in association with ZDF, BBC and Triggerfish Animation Studios where the film was animated. [1]

Contents

The short film is based on the 2003 picture book written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler. The voices of the main characters include Dame Diana Rigg, Sally Hawkins and Rob Brydon. The special premiered on BBC One in the United Kingdom. for Christmas 2019. [2]

Plot

The Snail and the Whale follows the amazing journey of a tiny sea snail who longs to see the world and hitches a ride on the tail of a friendly humpback whale. A joyous, empowering story about the natural wonders of the world and discovering that no matter how small you are, you can make a difference.

Voice cast

Broadcast

The special premiered on BBC One at 2:30 PM on Christmas Day 2019 and was watched by 4 million viewers.[ citation needed ]

Accolades

YearPresenter/FestivalAward/CategoryStatus
2020 New York International Children's Film Festival Audience Award, Ages 3–5Won [4]
British Animation AwardsBest Voice Performance (Sally Hawkins)Won [5]
Banff Rockie Awards Best Children’s AnimationWon [6]
Venice TV awardsChildren/YouthWon [7]
Sapporo International Short Film Festival & MarketAction / AdventureWon [8]
British Animation AwardsBest Longform and Best Use of SoundNominated [9]
Annecy International Animated Film Festival TV categoryNominated [10]
Cleveland International Film FestivalOfficial SelectionNominated [11]
Annie Awards Best Animated Special Production Won [12]
2022 British Academy Children's Awards Animation Won [13]
Best Director (Max Lang, Daniel Snaddon)Won
Best Writer (Max Lang, Suzanne Lang)Nominated

References

  1. ↑ "BBC - BBC One and Magic Light announce The Snail and the Whale for Christmas 2019 - Media Centre". www.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 10 November 2020.
  2. ↑ Milligan, Mercedes (20 September 2019). "Rob Brydon, Sally Hawkins & Diana Rigg Set Sail with 'The Snail and the Whale'". Animation Magazine. Retrieved 10 November 2020.
  3. ↑ Bley Griffiths, Eleanor. "Meet the voice cast of The Snail and the Whale". Radio Times. Retrieved 24 January 2021.
  4. ↑ "Awards". New York Int'l Children's Film Festival. Retrieved 10 November 2020.
  5. ↑ "Shaun the Sheep and The Snail and the Whale among winners at British Animation Awards 2020". ToyNews. Retrieved 10 November 2020. Top awards went to Sally Hawkins for her work on the animated adaptation of the Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler book, The Snail and the Whale (...)
  6. ↑ "U.S., U.K. Shows Dominate Banff Rockie Award Nominations | Hollywood Reporter". www.hollywoodreporter.com. 21 April 2020. Retrieved 10 November 2020.
  7. ↑ "Winners 2020". Venice TV Award (in German). Retrieved 10 November 2020.
  8. ↑ "SAPPORO SHORT FEST 2020 | 第15回 札幌国際短編映画祭". SAPPORO SHORT FEST 2020 | 第15回 札幌国際短編映画祭. Retrieved 10 November 2020.
  9. ↑ "Honours for Best Long Form". The Snail and the Whale, vie for honours for Best Long Form (...)
  10. ↑ "Annecy > Programme > Index". www.annecy.org. Retrieved 10 November 2020.
  11. ↑ "The Snail and the Whale - Cleveland International Film Festival :: April 7 - 20, 2021". www.clevelandfilm.org. Retrieved 10 November 2020.
  12. ↑ 2021 Annie Awards winners list: Soul, Wolfwalkers, Star Wars|EW.com
  13. ↑ "BAFTA's Children & Young People Awards 2022 - Winners". British Academy of Film and Television Arts . 27 November 2022. Retrieved 22 February 2023.
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