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Silent Night: The Story of the First Christmas

2000 · 50 min

A gentle, earnest animated retelling that feels like a cozy holiday story, with a mischievous animal adding light humor to a familiar sacred journey.

Directed by
Ryszard Słapczyński
Genres
Animation
Starring
Jonathan Biggins, Ric Herbert, Joanna Moore
Tagline
The greatest story ever told.
Overview
Abib, a naughty irresponsible donkey, is purchased by Joseph to transport his wife, Mary, to Bethlehem for the birth of their baby. On the journey, Abib finds himself playing a vital role in the greatest story ever told - the birth of Christ.

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In the UKNo streaming, rental or purchase options known.
Directed by
Ryszard Słapczyński
Genres
Animation
Starring
Jonathan Biggins, Ric Herbert, Joanna Moore
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How it feels

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Tone
  • warmstrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • lightstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • faith
  • family
  • survival
  • redemption
Places
  • countryside
  • small town
Era
period
Audience
family
Form
  • animated
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language none
  • Violence none
  • Sex none
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action1
Horror0
Humour3
Realism3
Romance1
Tension2
Darkness1
Complexity1
Emotional weight3

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Details

Genres
animation
Directed by
Ryszard Słapczyński
Written by
Paul Leadon
Starring
Jonathan Biggins, Ric Herbert, Joanna Moore, Matt Wills
Music
Tony King
Runtime
50 min
Country
Australia
Languages
English

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