A Recipe for Gruel
“Life, one meal at a time...”
Synopsis
A splendid 10-minute animated film by Sharon Smith. It is an adaptation of a tale by Frank Key. Narrated by Key himself, it has been screened at film festivals and competitions all over the world, including Annecy, Edinburgh, Brazil and last month’s Raindance in London.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sharon Smith
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank Key
- Original Title
- A Recipe for Gruel
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 10m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sharon Smith
Frank Key
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Key
Writer
Sharon Smith
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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What is A Recipe for Gruel about?
A splendid 10-minute animated film by Sharon Smith. It is an adaptation of a tale by Frank Key. Narrated by Key himself, it has been screened at film festivals and competitions all over the world, including Annecy, Edinburgh, Brazil and last month’s Raindance in London.
Who directed A Recipe for Gruel?
A Recipe for Gruel was directed by Sharon Smith.
Who stars in A Recipe for Gruel?
The principal cast of A Recipe for Gruel includes Frank Key, Boris Hiestand.
When was A Recipe for Gruel released and how long is it?
A Recipe for Gruel was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 10m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Recipe for Gruel?
A Recipe for Gruel holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).