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Joseph

November 27, 1996 TV Episode Testament: The Bible In Animation

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

Synopsis

A story of abandonment, exile and reconciliation. Joseph is sold into slavery by his brothers, but skillfully rises to the pinnacle of Egyptian life and is eventually reunited with his family.

Characters

Lady Potiphar, Trader, Jailer, Jacob, Reuben, Joseph, Simeon, Benjamin, Juda, Levi, Pharaoh, Lord Potiphar, Menes

Credits

Directing

Director
Aida Ziablikova Aida Zyablikova

Producing

Producer
Naomi Jones

Voices

Voice
Rebecca Egan (Lady Potiphar, Young Benjamin), Robert Harper (Young Joseph), Anthony Jackson (Trader, Jailer), Gerald James (Jacob), Rob Lane (Reuben), Anton Lesser (Joseph), Simon Ludders (Simeon), John McAndrew (Benjamin), Richard O'Callaghan (Juda), Jonathan Tafler (Levi, Pharaoh), Philip Voss (Lord Potiphar, Menes)

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.

Awards

Nominee, BAFTA Film Award, Best Animated Short Film, Elizabeth Babakhina and Aida Zyablikova, 1997