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Release Date:
December 29, 1985
Original Title:
Earthstars
Genres:
Fantasy
Production Companies:
BBC Bristol Productions
Production Countries:
United Kingdom
Ratings / Certifications:
N/A
Runtime: 40
A young girl's dreams at Christmas time come tales of faraway lands and strange creatures, of three weary travelers and the bright light which they follow. The stories carry her away into the sparkling night on a magical journey that not only reveals the hidden star shapes of nature but also leads her to the mysterious Star of Bethlehem. Directed by David Gladwell Requiem for a Village (1975) and Memoirs of a Survivor (1981) and originally broadcast on Sunday 29th December, 1985 at 17:15
Art Designer:
Sally Hulke
Cinematography:
Maurice Fisher
Costume Design:
Amy Roberts
Director:
David Gladwell
Editor:
Liz Thoyts
Music:
Elizabeth Parker
Producer:
Michael Bright
Writer:
David Gladwell
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