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2020 marks 100 years since one of the most significant figures in the history of Norwegian film was born. Through his work with puppet and animated films, Ivo Caprino has made an invaluable contribution to the Norwegian cultural heritage and holds a central position in the more than 100-year-long history of Norwegian animation.
Most famous amongst Caprino's works is the feature film Pinchcliffe Grand Prix, which to this day is the biggest box office success of all time in Norwegian cinemas. The film is based on characters created by author and humourist Kjell Aukrust, and was the first Norwegian animated feature film – only followed by a new all Norwegian animated feature film a whopping 23 years later. It is certainly no exaggeration to call the film legendary, and virtually all Norwegians maintain a special relationship with this childhood classic.
Also Caprino's short films are considered important works in Norwegian film history and have played a major role in how Norwegian folk tales are perceived today. To honour Ivo Caprino's legacy, we are showing a selection of his short films, as well as the legendary Pinchcliffe Grand Prix.
Inspired by the Hans Christian Andersen story of the same name, Ivo Caprino and his crew made the short film The Steadfast Tin Soldier in 1955. Produced to mark Andersen's 150th anniversary event in the same year, it was premiered in Andersen's hometown of Odense, Denmark. The fact that the anniversary movie was produced by a Norwegian company caused quite a stir in Andersen's home country.
- Year1955
- Runtime13:00
- CountryNorway
- DirectorIvo Caprino
- ProducerCaprino Studios/Caprino Filmcenter
- AnimatorIvo Caprino
- Production DesignIngeborg Gude
- MusicLeif Kayser
2020 marks 100 years since one of the most significant figures in the history of Norwegian film was born. Through his work with puppet and animated films, Ivo Caprino has made an invaluable contribution to the Norwegian cultural heritage and holds a central position in the more than 100-year-long history of Norwegian animation.
Most famous amongst Caprino's works is the feature film Pinchcliffe Grand Prix, which to this day is the biggest box office success of all time in Norwegian cinemas. The film is based on characters created by author and humourist Kjell Aukrust, and was the first Norwegian animated feature film – only followed by a new all Norwegian animated feature film a whopping 23 years later. It is certainly no exaggeration to call the film legendary, and virtually all Norwegians maintain a special relationship with this childhood classic.
Also Caprino's short films are considered important works in Norwegian film history and have played a major role in how Norwegian folk tales are perceived today. To honour Ivo Caprino's legacy, we are showing a selection of his short films, as well as the legendary Pinchcliffe Grand Prix.
Inspired by the Hans Christian Andersen story of the same name, Ivo Caprino and his crew made the short film The Steadfast Tin Soldier in 1955. Produced to mark Andersen's 150th anniversary event in the same year, it was premiered in Andersen's hometown of Odense, Denmark. The fact that the anniversary movie was produced by a Norwegian company caused quite a stir in Andersen's home country.
- Year1955
- Runtime13:00
- CountryNorway
- DirectorIvo Caprino
- ProducerCaprino Studios/Caprino Filmcenter
- AnimatorIvo Caprino
- Production DesignIngeborg Gude
- MusicLeif Kayser