Peter & The Wolf (2006)

On the edge of the vast forests of Russia, where wolves still roam, lies a little cottage surrounded by a big, high fence. This is where Peter lives with his grumpy Grandfather. Grandfather will not let Peter go out into the forest. “What if a wolf comes? What then?“

This much-loved tale has resonated deeply with over five generations of children, enchanted by its power and sense of fun. This fantastical new version by prize-winning director Suzie Templeton, specially made to be seen internationally both on TV and DVD as well as to be screened theatrically in concert halls worldwide accompanied by live orchestras, is set to delight a whole new audience. BreakThru Films’ innovative animated film version of Prokofiev’s classic work, set to a new recording by the world-renowned Philharmonia Orchestra, was produced at the Oscar winning Se-ma-for Studios in Poland using stop-frame model animation (the technique popularised by Wallace and Gromit creators Aardman Animations) and state-of-the-art digital technologygy.

Original title: Peter & the Wolf
Genre: Animation
Duration: 32 min
Production year: 2006

Written by: Sergei Prokofiev, Marianela Maldonado
Directed by: Suzie Templeton
Produced by: Breakthru Films
Co-producers: Storm Studios, Se-ma-for Studios, Channel 4 Television, Archangel, TV UNAM

Awards Best Short Film, Animated - Academy Awards, USA (2008), Grand Prix & Audience Award - Annecy International Animated Film Festival (2007), Best TV Special - British Animation Awards (2008), Special Price - Krok International Animated Films Festival (2007), Golden Rose - Rose d'Or Light Entertainment Festival (2007)