The Animated World of Halas and Batchelor
Synopsis
The story of married animators, John Halas and Joy Batchelor. A Jewish emigre from Hungary and a working class woman from Watford, England, John and Joy fell in love, created cartoons that helped the allies to win the war, and produced the first feature-length animation in British cinema history, Animal Farm (1954).
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Shaw
- Original Score
- David Brennan
- Original Title
- The Animated World of Halas and Batchelor
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 51m
- Production Studios
- Unity House Productions, Sky Arts
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Shaw
David Brennan
Antony Morris
Richard Shaw
Nicola Schofield, Richard Shaw
Department Leadership Roster
Antony Morris
Director of Photography
Richard Shaw
Producer
Richard Shaw
Editor
Richard Shaw
Director
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What is The Animated World of Halas and Batchelor about?
The story of married animators, John Halas and Joy Batchelor. A Jewish emigre from Hungary and a working class woman from Watford, England, John and Joy fell in love, created cartoons that helped the allies to win the war, and produced the first feature-length animation in British cinema history, Animal Farm (1954).
Who directed The Animated World of Halas and Batchelor?
The Animated World of Halas and Batchelor was directed by Richard Shaw.
Who stars in The Animated World of Halas and Batchelor?
The principal cast of The Animated World of Halas and Batchelor includes Andy Serkis, Peter Lord, Emma Calder, Vera Linnecar, Chris Shepherd.
When was The Animated World of Halas and Batchelor released and how long is it?
The Animated World of Halas and Batchelor was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 51m.
Who composed the musical score for The Animated World of Halas and Batchelor?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Animated World of Halas and Batchelor was composed by David Brennan.