The Axe and the Lamp (1963)
Examines in detail Pieter Bruegel the Elder’s painting, 'Netherlandish Proverbs', which illustrates over 100 proverbs and allegorises a whole world of sin and folly as relevant today as in the 16th century.
Director: John Halas
Genre: Animation, Documentary
Runtime: 7 min
Release Date: January 1, 1963
Cast
- Robert Robinson - Narrator
Screenplay
Music: Jack King
Cinematography: Ron Taylor
Editing: Jack King
Production: Halas and Batchelor Cartoon Films
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: John Halas
More Films in Genre: Animation, Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Axe and the Lamp about?
- Examines in detail Pieter Bruegel the Elder’s painting, 'Netherlandish Proverbs', which illustrates over 100 proverbs and allegorises a whole world of sin and folly as relevant today as in the 16th century.
- Who directed The Axe and the Lamp?
- The Axe and the Lamp was directed by John Halas.
- Who stars in The Axe and the Lamp?
- The Axe and the Lamp stars Robert Robinson.
- How long is The Axe and the Lamp?
- The Axe and the Lamp has a runtime of 7m (7 minutes).
- What genre is The Axe and the Lamp?
- The Axe and the Lamp is a Animation, Documentary film.
- Where was The Axe and the Lamp produced?
- The Axe and the Lamp was produced in United Kingdom.