The Orchard
Synopsis
One morning, as kids are stealing apples from an old man’s orchard high above a seaside town, an earthquake hits. No one is hurt, and the townsfolk are non-plussed, but the old man is agitated: he alone is aware of the imminent tsunami and tries to warn the village. Based on a classic Japanese fable, The Orchard was made by one-man band Bob Stenhouse, who had been nominated for an Academy Award the previous decade for pioneer tale The Frog, The Dog and The Devil. Fans of the animator will recognise his lush, luminous hand-drawn style.
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The Orchard - short film excerpt
Type: Clip • Published 2010-08-03
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 5, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bob Stenhouse
- Screenplay & Story
- Bob Stenhouse, Joy Cowley
- Original Score
- Michelle Scullion
- Original Title
- The Orchard
- Country of Origin
- New Zealand
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 10m
- Production Studios
- Hugh Macdonald Productions, New Zealand Film Commission
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bob Stenhouse
Bob Stenhouse, Joy Cowley
Michelle Scullion
Hugh MacDonald
Department Leadership Roster
Bob Stenhouse
Director
Bob Stenhouse
Writer
Hugh MacDonald
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Orchard
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What is The Orchard about?
One morning, as kids are stealing apples from an old man’s orchard high above a seaside town, an earthquake hits. No one is hurt, and the townsfolk are non-plussed, but the old man is agitated: he alone is aware of the imminent tsunami and tries to warn the village. Based on a classic Japanese fable, The Orchard was made by one-man band Bob Stenhouse, who had been nominated for an Academy Award the previous decade for pioneer tale The Frog, The Dog and The Devil. Fans of the animator will recognise his lush, luminous hand-drawn style.
Who directed The Orchard?
The Orchard was directed by Bob Stenhouse.
Who stars in The Orchard?
The principal cast of The Orchard includes Not specified.
When was The Orchard released and how long is it?
The Orchard was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 10m.
Who composed the musical score for The Orchard?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Orchard was composed by Michelle Scullion.