Earthstars
Synopsis
A young girl's dreams at Christmas time come tales of faraway lands and strange creatures, of three weary travelers and the bright light which they follow. The stories carry her away into the sparkling night on a magical journey that not only reveals the hidden star shapes of nature but also leads her to the mysterious Star of Bethlehem. Directed by David Gladwell Requiem for a Village (1975) and Memoirs of a Survivor (1981) and originally broadcast on Sunday 29th December, 1985 at 17:15
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Gladwell
- Screenplay & Story
- David Gladwell
- Original Score
- Elizabeth Parker
- Original Title
- Earthstars
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 40m
- Production Studios
- BBC Bristol Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Gladwell
David Gladwell
Elizabeth Parker
Liz Thoyts
Michael Bright
Department Leadership Roster
David Gladwell
Director
Amy Roberts
Costume Design
Liz Thoyts
Editor
Michael Bright
Producer
David Gladwell
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Earthstars
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Earthstars about?
A young girl's dreams at Christmas time come tales of faraway lands and strange creatures, of three weary travelers and the bright light which they follow. The stories carry her away into the sparkling night on a magical journey that not only reveals the hidden star shapes of nature but also leads her to the mysterious Star of Bethlehem. Directed by David Gladwell Requiem for a Village (1975) and Memoirs of a Survivor (1981) and originally broadcast on Sunday 29th December, 1985 at 17:15
Who directed Earthstars?
Earthstars was directed by David Gladwell.
Who stars in Earthstars?
The principal cast of Earthstars includes Max Wall, Lynne Radford, Maddie Knight, Jill James, James Woodward.
When was Earthstars released and how long is it?
Earthstars was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Earthstars?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Earthstars was composed by Elizabeth Parker.