The Phoenix (1990)
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.
Director: Gayle Thomas
Genre: Animation, Fantasy
Runtime: 10 min
Release Date: January 1, 1990
Cast
- Lister Sinclair - Narrator
Music: Normand Roger, Denis L. Chartrand
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
short film
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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 Phoenix stars Lister Sinclair.
- How long is The Phoenix?
- The Phoenix has a runtime of 10m (10 minutes).
- What genre is The Phoenix?
- The Phoenix is a Animation, Fantasy film.
- Where was The Phoenix produced?
- The Phoenix was produced in Canada.