The Phoenix
Synopsis
The ancient myth of the phoenix, the legendary bird with the amazing power of self-regeneration, is reborn with a modern twist. In this animated adaptation of a story by Sylvia Townsend Warner, we follow Lord Strawberry's search for the fabled bird. He finds it in the deserts of Arabia and brings it home to his aviary. Upon Lord Stawberry's death, however, the phoenix ends up as a sideshow in a fairground. This spirited satire of human foibles, with its timely message about our treatment of nature's creatures, will appeal to young people and adults alike.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gayle Thomas
- Original Score
- Normand Roger, Denis L. Chartrand
- Original Title
- The Phoenix
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 10m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gayle Thomas
Normand Roger, Denis L. Chartrand
Douglas Macdonald, William Pettigrew, Barrie McLean, Gayle Thomas
Department Leadership Roster
Gayle Thomas
Director
William Pettigrew
Producer
Barrie McLean
Producer
Gayle Thomas
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Phoenix
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What is The Phoenix about?
The ancient myth of the phoenix, the legendary bird with the amazing power of self-regeneration, is reborn with a modern twist. In this animated adaptation of a story by Sylvia Townsend Warner, we follow Lord Strawberry's search for the fabled bird. He finds it in the deserts of Arabia and brings it home to his aviary. Upon Lord Stawberry's death, however, the phoenix ends up as a sideshow in a fairground. This spirited satire of human foibles, with its timely message about our treatment of nature's creatures, will appeal to young people and adults alike.
Who directed The Phoenix?
The Phoenix was directed by Gayle Thomas.
Who stars in The Phoenix?
The principal cast of The Phoenix includes Lister Sinclair.
When was The Phoenix released and how long is it?
The Phoenix was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 10m.
Who composed the musical score for The Phoenix?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Phoenix was composed by Normand Roger, Denis L. Chartrand.