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1997
By Natasha Nikitina
Far, Far Away
Synopsis
An adventure that brings Theodor Kittelsen's iconic paintings to life â transforming static art into dynamic storytelling, and connecting individual works into a narrative that makes his distinctive Norwegian imagery and folklore accessible to contemporary audiences. A young hero and magical creatures carry the journey.
Festivals
Credits
IDEA, DIRECTOR, SCREENPLAY & BACKGROUNDS: Natasha Nikitina
ANIMATION, PHOTO & CO-DIRECTOR: Anita Killi
EDITOR: PĂĽl Gengenbach
SOUND: Vera Nikitina & Ragnar Samuelson
MUSIC: Aarild Andersen. Recorded at Rainbow Studio AS
MUSICIANS: Paolo Vinaccia, Nils Petter MolvĂŚr and Arild Andersen
ANIMATION STUDIO: Trollfilm AS
ENGLISH VOICE: Kenneth Tillson
NORWEGIAN VOICE: Ingar Helge Gimle
SOUND MIX: Norsk Filmstudio AS by Petter Fladeby
LAB: Filmteknikk Norge
PRODUCER: Pül Gengenbach and Lars Tømmerbakke - Studio Magica AS
PRODUCED WITH SUPPORT BY: The Norwegian Film Institute (short film consultant Kjersti Alver)
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Mission
The film "Far, far away" endeavors to breathe new life into the iconic paintings of Theodor Kittelsen, transforming static art into dynamic storytelling through the medium of animation. By connecting these individual works into a cohesive narrative thread, the film seeks to honor Kittelsen's artistic legacy while making his distinctive Norwegian imagery and folklore accessible to contemporary audiences.
About the film
The document mentions that after working on this project, the animator was able to purchase a 35mm animation camera and an editor desk from Trygve Rasmussen, who operated the Punktfilm animation studio in Oslo. Rasmussen, who began his animation career with Ivo Caprino in 1954, was known for "The Golden Coin" short film and a Viking Shoe commercial.