Animal Farm

Synopsis: John Halas and Joy Batchelor’s adaptation of George Orwell’s novel was the first feature-length British animated film to be given a theatrical release. Actor and singer Gordon Heath narrates, and the characters are voiced by Maurice Denham. To celebrate the film’s 60th anniversary, it is featured in this release in a new transfer made from original film elements, and in its as-exhibited theatrical aspect ratio.
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Year of release: 1954
Notes: 2014 release also available on Blu-Ray (£9.18)
Subjects: English language and literature; Film studies
Keywords: animation films; Orwell, George

Director

Writer

Cast

Gordon Heath
Maurice Denham

Name: Halas & Batchelor Animation Ltd
Email: john.southall@solent.ac.uk
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Notes: The Halas & Batchelor Animation archive is housed at the Southampton Institute International Animation Research Archive (SIIARA). Contact John Southall, Southampton Institute, Design Faculty, Southampton Institute, East Park Terrace, Southampton SO14 0YN, tel 023 8031 9030, fax 023 8023 2510, e-mail: john.southall@solent.ac.uk

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