The Ape Star (2021)
The orphan Jonna is longing for a mother. One day, an old car stops outside the orphanage and out steps a gorilla that picks Jonna for adoption. It soon becomes clear that they have more things in common than they initially thought. When they start becoming a family, Tord from the local authorities shows up and threatens to send Jonna back to the orphanage.
Director: Linda Hambäck
Genre: Animation, Family
Runtime: 75 min
Release Date: April 27, 2021
Cast
- Pernilla August - Gorilla (voice)
- Rebecca Gerstmann - Jonna (voice)
- Stellan Skarsgård - Tord Fjordmark (voice)
- Melinda Kinnaman - Gerd (voice)
- Jack Bergenholtz
- Tova Magnusson
- Simon Norrthon
- Omid Khansari
- Gunnar Bohlin
- Per Broman
Screenplay
- Janne Vierth
- Frida Nilsson (Novel)
Music: Tania Naranjo, Minna Weurlander
Cinematography: Gabriel Mkrttchian
Editing: Ulf Flittig Tønder, Linda Hambäck
Production: LEE Film, Mikrofilm, Nørlum, Film i Väst, SVT
Country: Denmark, Norway, Sweden
Language: svenska
Original Language: sv
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Ape Star about?
- The orphan Jonna is longing for a mother. One day, an old car stops outside the orphanage and out steps a gorilla that picks Jonna for adoption. It soon becomes clear that they have more things in common than they initially thought. When they start becoming a family, Tord from the local authorities shows up and threatens to send Jonna back to the orphanage.
- Who directed The Ape Star?
- The Ape Star was directed by Linda Hambäck.
- Who stars in The Ape Star?
- The Ape Star stars Pernilla August, Rebecca Gerstmann, Stellan Skarsgård, Melinda Kinnaman, Jack Bergenholtz, Tova Magnusson.
- How long is The Ape Star?
- The Ape Star has a runtime of 1h 15m (75 minutes).
- What genre is The Ape Star?
- The Ape Star is a Animation, Family film.
- Where was The Ape Star produced?
- The Ape Star was produced in Denmark, Norway, Sweden.