The Orchard (1995)
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.
Director: Bob Stenhouse
Genre: Drama, Animation, Family
Runtime: 10 min
Release Date: January 1, 1995
Screenplay
- Bob Stenhouse
- Joy Cowley (Story Consultant)
Music: Michelle Scullion
Production: Hugh Macdonald Productions, New Zealand Film Commission
Country: New Zealand
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
ocean, village, tsunami, apple, seaside, tidal wave
More Films by Director: Bob Stenhouse
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- How long is The Orchard?
- The Orchard has a runtime of 10m (10 minutes).
- What genre is The Orchard?
- The Orchard is a Drama, Animation, Family film.
- Where was The Orchard produced?
- The Orchard was produced in New Zealand.