The Chimes
“A claymation Christmas story by XYZoo Animation”
Synopsis
A claymation adaptation of "The Chimes: A Goblin Story of Some Bells that Rang an Old Year Out and a New Year In". The Chimes was a short novel by Charles Dickens which was written and published in 1844, one year after A Christmas Carol. It is the second in his series of "Christmas books": five short books with strong social and moral messages that he published during the 1840s.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 19, 1999
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lindsay Van Blerk
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Dickens
- Original Title
- The Chimes
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 23m
- Production Studios
- Billy Budd Films, XYZOO Animation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lindsay Van Blerk
Charles Dickens
Department Leadership Roster
Lindsay Van Blerk
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Chimes
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What is The Chimes about?
A claymation adaptation of "The Chimes: A Goblin Story of Some Bells that Rang an Old Year Out and a New Year In". The Chimes was a short novel by Charles Dickens which was written and published in 1844, one year after A Christmas Carol. It is the second in his series of "Christmas books": five short books with strong social and moral messages that he published during the 1840s.
Who directed The Chimes?
The Chimes was directed by Lindsay Van Blerk.
Who stars in The Chimes?
The principal cast of The Chimes includes Cindy Harrison, Derek Jacobi, Gordon Van Rooyen, Julian Ford, Keith Grenville.
When was The Chimes released and how long is it?
The Chimes was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 23m.
Is The Chimes based on a book or true story?
The Chimes is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Charles Dickens".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Chimes?
The Chimes holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).