Kensuke's Kingdom (film)

Kensuke's Kingdom is a 2023 animated film based on the book of the same name by Michael Morpurgo. The film debuted at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival on 11 June 2023. [1] The UK premiere was at the 67th BFI London Film Festival on 14 October 2023.

Kensuke's Kingdom
Directed by
  • Neil Boyle
  • Kirk Hendry
Screenplay byFrank Cottrell-Boyce
Based on
Produced by
  • Camilla Deakin
  • Sarah Radclyffe
  • Barnaby Spurrier
  • Ruth Fielding
  • Stephan Roellants
Starring
Edited byRichard Overall
Music byStuart Hancock
Production
companies
Release date
  • 11 June 2023 (2023-06-11) (Annecy)
CountryUnited Kingdom
LanguageEnglish

Premise

A boy swept overboard during a storm on a worldwide sailing trip with his family washes ashore on an island in the Pacific Ocean. While there, he realises someone is nearby, aiding him with his survival.

Cast

Production

It was announced in February 2019 that an animated film adaptation of Michael Morpurgo’s Book was in development, with Sally Hawkins, Cillian Murphy, Ken Watanabe and Raffey Cassidy set as part of the voice cast.[2]

In September 2020, the film entered production after securing new financing.[3]

References
  1. "'Kensuke's Kingdom' Draws an Impressive Voice Cast, Including Cillian Murphy". Collider. 9 June 2023.
  2. Wiseman, Andreas (7 February 2019). "'Kensuke's Kingdom': Sally Hawkins, Cillian Murphy, Ken Watanabe & Raffey Cassidy Join Michael Morpurgo Animation". Deadline Hollywood.
  3. ‘Kensuke’s Kingdom’ begins production with new finance, animation partners (exclusive)
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