Kate Bush: De Efteling Special
Synopsis
On 12 May 1978, Kate made her debut on Dutch television in a program that has gotten to be known as “De Efteling Special”. The amusement park De Efteling served as a backdrop for six songs of The Kick Inside: Moving, Wuthering Heights, Them Heavy People, Strange Phenomena, The Man With The Child In His Eyes, and The Kick Inside. On 10 May 1978, the Efteling was ready to open the Haunted Castle, the most expensive attraction it had ever constructed (designed by Ton van der Ven), and they wanted to promote it. In April a documentary featuring the Haunted Castle was made by filmmaker Rien van Wijk, who was eager to shoot in the latest attraction before it officially opened. Kate, who just had a big hit with Wuthering Heights, was approached for a television special that would promote both Efteling and her songs. This is the original broadcast of May 12, 1978. The original 16mm film is lost; this is a copy of the uMatic version that is the only version left.
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Kate Bush (Efteling) - original recording 1978 • TopPop
Type: Clip • Published 2021-04-24
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rien van Wijk
- Original Score
- Kate Bush
- Original Title
- Kate Bush: De Efteling Special
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 20m
- Production Studios
- AVRO
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rien van Wijk
Kate Bush
Hans van Dongen, Evert Elbertse
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Hans van Dongen
Editor
Evert Elbertse
Editor
Rien van Wijk
Director
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What is Kate Bush: De Efteling Special about?
On 12 May 1978, Kate made her debut on Dutch television in a program that has gotten to be known as “De Efteling Special”. The amusement park De Efteling served as a backdrop for six songs of The Kick Inside: Moving, Wuthering Heights, Them Heavy People, Strange Phenomena, The Man With The Child In His Eyes, and The Kick Inside. On 10 May 1978, the Efteling was ready to open the Haunted Castle, the most expensive attraction it had ever constructed (designed by Ton van der Ven), and they wanted to promote it. In April a documentary featuring the Haunted Castle was made by filmmaker Rien van Wijk, who was eager to shoot in the latest attraction before it officially opened. Kate, who just had a big hit with Wuthering Heights, was approached for a television special that would promote both Efteling and her songs. This is the original broadcast of May 12, 1978. The original 16mm film is lost; this is a copy of the uMatic version that is the only version left.
Who directed Kate Bush: De Efteling Special?
Kate Bush: De Efteling Special was directed by Rien van Wijk.
Who stars in Kate Bush: De Efteling Special?
The principal cast of Kate Bush: De Efteling Special includes Kate Bush.
When was Kate Bush: De Efteling Special released and how long is it?
Kate Bush: De Efteling Special was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Kate Bush: De Efteling Special?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Kate Bush: De Efteling Special was composed by Kate Bush.