OLENTZERO AND THE MAGIC LOG

Juanjo ELORDI

Synopsis

Christmas in a small village in the North of Spain. Olentzero is a pleasant person who represents the Christmas spirit and hands out presents to children in the local tradition. He's already received all the letters from the children in the valley and is watching their behaviour through the 'magic log', which burns in his fireplace. But a wicked businessman has arrived in the village at this time. He intends to cut down the woods to build a ski resort and steals the 'magic log', putting the children's presents at risk...

Comments & awards :

2006 - International Film Festival of Gijon, Spain: Official Competition
2005 - Fantastic Film Festival of San Sebastian, Spain: Official Competition
10/2006 - International Animation Festival of Cordoba, Spain: Official Competition
2006 - London Spanish Film Festival, GB: Official Competition

Technical details :

Title : OLENTZERO AND THE MAGIC LOG
Original title : OLENTZERO Y EL TRONCO MAGICO
Director(s) : Juanjo ELORDI
Director of photography : Ivan ONEKA
Editor(s) : Alatzne PORTU
Screenwriter(s) : Juanjo ELORDI
Composer(s) : Joserra GUTIERREZ
Length : 78 mn
Format : Film
Gender : Animation
Screen ratio : 1 : 85
Sound : Dolby B
Language spoken : Espagnol
Subtitled in : Anglais
Country of Origin : Spain
Year of Production : 2005
Production Company : BARTON FILMS / BALEUKO SA

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