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Daniel

December 4, 1996 TV Episode Testament: The Bible In Animation

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

Synopsis

A story of pure courage and integrity. Daniel, captive in exile, refuses to compromise even when the misguided king, Darius, throws him into a den of hungry lions.

Characters

Caldeum - Chief Magus, Daniel, Ariach, King Nebuchadnezzer II, Son, Darius of the Medes, Belshazzar, Hananiah, Woman, Ashpenaz

Credits

Producing

Producer
Naomi Jones

Writing

Writer
Jonathan Myerson

Voices

Voice
Roger Allam (Caldeum - Chief Magus), Philip Franks (Daniel), Brian Hibbard (Ariach), Steve Hodson (King Nebuchadnezzer II), Stephen Lord (Son), Clive Merrison (Darius of the Medes), Bill Nighy (Belshazzar), Richard Pearce (Hananiah), Carolyn Pickles (Woman), Sion Probert (Ashpenaz)

Editing

Editor
Martin Lamb

Crew

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

Production notes

Animation using computer-manipulated paintings.

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.