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.
The Fox's Widow has almost achieved celebrity status in Norway for its sparkling animation, superb staging, enchanting characters, and music by Bjarne Amdahl. The film is based on a folktale collected by Asbjørnsen and Moe in the 19th century, and tells the tale of a fair widowed vixen who lives deep in the woods with her maid, the feline Korse. Shortly after her husband's passing, suitors begin to call.
- Year1962
- Runtime15:00
- CountryNorway
- DirectorIvo Caprino
- ProducerCaprino Studios/Caprino Filmcenter
- CinematographerIvo Caprino, Finn Bergan
- AnimatorIvo Caprino
- Production DesignIngeborg Gude
- Sound DesignRoger Arnhoff Amdahl
- MusicBjarne Amdahl
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.
The Fox's Widow has almost achieved celebrity status in Norway for its sparkling animation, superb staging, enchanting characters, and music by Bjarne Amdahl. The film is based on a folktale collected by Asbjørnsen and Moe in the 19th century, and tells the tale of a fair widowed vixen who lives deep in the woods with her maid, the feline Korse. Shortly after her husband's passing, suitors begin to call.
- Year1962
- Runtime15:00
- CountryNorway
- DirectorIvo Caprino
- ProducerCaprino Studios/Caprino Filmcenter
- CinematographerIvo Caprino, Finn Bergan
- AnimatorIvo Caprino
- Production DesignIngeborg Gude
- Sound DesignRoger Arnhoff Amdahl
- MusicBjarne Amdahl