The Film
Peter & the Wolf, produced by BreakThru Films, is a new animated film version of Prokofiev’s classic work – and set to a special new recording by the Philharmonia Orchestra.
Prokofiev’s tale has resonated deeply with over five generations of children worldwide since its premier in 1936, with millions enchanted by its power and sense of fun. This new film reworks Prokofiev’s popular tale, giving it some 21st century twists and an environmental theme, whilst staying true to the original story.
The Production
Peter & The Wolf was 5 years and £1.4M in production, and a labour of love for all those involved. It took over 700 meetings with financiers, distributors and other people in the industry to obtain all the funding for this project, with 22 drafts and over 18 months spent on storyboarding to the music. With 85 artists bringing the puppets to life and 150 people working on the project in different ways, the production was a massive effort of faith, hard work and good luck.
Peter & The Wolf was made at the world famous Se-ma-for Studios in Poland using stop-frame model animation, top-range digital stills cameras and state-of-the-art surround sound.
Screenings & Events
The film received its world premiere at the Royal Albert Hall accompanied by a live performance by the Philharmonia Orchestra. Peter & The Wolf has had over 70 Orchestral screenings worldwide, including the US premiere performed by Philadelphia Orchestra, attended by over 9,000 people, a special screening with educational events held at Warsaw Castle, a season-opener for the Hong Kong Sinfonietta, and was the finale to the closing nights at 6 international festivals.
Peter & The Wolf is still touring the world: Peter & The Wolf Live is a new show which premiered at Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall on Friday 8th May 2009, also to begin touring shortly.
On TV*
Broadcast on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day 2006 on Channel 4, Peter & The Wolf has been bought by THIRTEEN/WNET as part of Great Performances Season in the US, who will alongside their screenings be running a nation-wide educational programme. Additionally, we are in the process of bringing the film to television screens across the world, so that children and adults alike can enjoy a wonderment and fascination for this all-time masterpiece.
Composed by Prokofiev in 1936, Peter and the Wolf quickly established itself as the most popular piece of classical music for children of all time. The story has resonated deeply with over five generations of children, enchanted by its power and sense of fun. The piece has become a staple part of orchestral repertoire, and as a recording throughout the world, and is ubiquitous in music education, often officially incorporated into educational curricula.
Over its 70 year history many film versions of Peter and the Wolf have been made, including by great director’s such as Walt Disney, but it is Suzie Templeton’s version with its ingenious new twists woven into the classic tale that has truly been seen to capture the spirit of this master work, and make it accessible and exciting experience for all the family.
The film received its world premiere at the Royal Albert Hall, accompanied by the world famous Philharmonia Orchestra, and has since gone on to be performed by major orchestras throughout the world, as well as receiving major broadcast platforms throughout North America and Europe. Besides the Oscar Peter and the Wolf won the top prize, the Annecy Cristal, at the world’s foremost animation festival, and several other international prizes.
For more Peter & The Wolf Live information, please see: http://www.breakthrufilms.co.uk/uk/films/peter_and_the_wolf/peter_and_the_wolf_live/about
