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Ruth

October 23, 1996 TV Episode Testament: The Bible In Animation

Studio
Sianel 4 Cymru (S4C), Christmas Films
In Association With: BBC Wales

Synopsis

This is the story of a woman whose name has become synonymous with love and fidelity. In a moving tale, Ruth follows her mother-in-law Naomi back to Naomi's native Bethlehem after the sad deaths of both women's husbands. Working in the fields to feed herself and Naomi, Ruth finds her feelings for her kinsman Boaz run deeper than gratitude for his help with the work. Prepared to marry him for Naomi's sake, Ruth's loyalty touches Boaz, and he decides to challenge the claim of a closer relative for Ruth's hand in marriage.

Characters

Ruth, Shaphat, Widow, Elisha, Naomi, God, The Word, Boaz

Credits

Directing

Director
Derek W. Hayes

Producing

Producer
Naomi Jones

Voices

Voice
Adjoa Andoh (Ruth), Patrick Brennan (Narrator), Terry Dauncey (Shaphat), Julie Higginson (Widow), Iestyn Jones (Elisha), Doreen Mantle (Naomi), Colin McFarlane (God), Geraint Owen (The Word), Clive Russell (Boaz)

Editing

Editor
Martin Lamb

Crew

Production Design
Gary Hurst
Colorist
Keith Ware
Executive Editor
Geoffrey Marshall-Taylor
On-Line Editor
Keith Ware

Production notes

Stop-motion puppet animation.

Scenes and stories from the Bible come to life in these Emmy Award-winning animations. Testament breathes energy, spirit and life into every second and every frame. Such power and emotion is fired by a rich variety of animation techniques, combined with the latest innovations in computer and puppet technology. Add the imagination of the world's leading animators, and the result is a breathtaking production that captures the irresistible imagery of nine favorite Bible stories.

This TV series was broadcast in the United States on HBO.