The Drummer
Originally released in 1989. The Drummer is a animation/fantasy film. directed by Emma Calder. At just 7 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
An itinerant drummer boy is visited in his sleep by a beautiful princess. She requests his help in escaping from an evil witch who has entrapped her on the glass mountain. He sets out to find the mountain and is helped on his way by a rather pathetic old giant and a magic butterfly who lends him a pair of wings. Finally, he arrives at his destination and the witch sets him to work on three impossible tasks... The Drummer was one of the winning entries in 'The Magic Mirror' competition to find new animators for children's stories. The main condition was that the stories had to be adapted from existing fairy or folk tales. The series was sponsored by Kelloggs and the series producer was Anne Wood of Ragdoll Productions. Shown on ITV, world wide TV, video and at international animation festivals.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1989
37 years ago
Runtime
0h 7m
7 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Pearly Oyster Productions
- Kellogg Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Drummer about?
An itinerant drummer boy is visited in his sleep by a beautiful princess. She requests his help in escaping from an evil witch who has entrapped her on the glass mountain. He sets out to find the m...
Who directed The Drummer?
The Drummer was directed by Emma Calder.
How long is The Drummer?
The Drummer has a runtime of 0 hours and 7 minutes (7 minutes total).
When was The Drummer released?
The Drummer was released on January 1, 1989 in theaters.