Elijah
- Studio
- Sianel 4 Cymru (S4C), Christmas Films
In Association With: BBC Wales
Synopsis
Animated version of the Biblical story of Elijah based on Mendelssohn's oratorio, with Welsh operatic star Bryn Terfel singing the title role. The story of one man pitted against a kingdom that has betrayed God. Elijah arranges a contest between God and the prophets of Baal; the prophets are vanquished, but Queen Jezebel maintains her vendetta. Elijah flees into the desert, where he meets God in an unforgettable encounter.
Characters
Shaphat, The Word, Widow, Elisha, God, Ahab, The Word, Elijah, Jezebel
Credits
Directing
- Director
- Derek W. Hayes
Producing
- Producer
- Naomi Jones
Writing
- Writer
- Brian Sibley
Voices
- Voice
- Terry Dauncey (Shaphat), Hannah Gordon (Narrator, The Word), Julie Higginson (Widow), Iestyn Jones (Elisha), Colin McFarlane (God), Ian McNeice (Ahab), Geraint Owen (The Word), David Schofield (Elijah), Bryn Terfel (Elijah [Singing Voice]), Victoria Wicks (Jezebel)
Editing
- Editor
- Martin Lamb
Crew
- Production Design
- Gary Hurst
- Colorist
- Keith Ware
- Executive Editor
- Geoffrey Marshall-Taylor
- On-Line Editor
- Keith Ware
Production notes
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.
This TV series was broadcast in the United States on HBO.