A 48-minute Australian animated adaptation of Homer's epic poem, produced for television and now in the public domain.
The film draws its foundation from Homer's ancient epic poem. Adaptation rights and narrative structure are established early in the creative process.
Paul Leadon writes the screenplay while Alex Nicholas oversees the adaptation. Voice actors are selected to bring the characters to life.
Roz Phillips produces the animation at Burbank Films Australia. Simon Walker composes the original musical score to match the runtime.
The 48-minute animated feature premieres on television. Original masters and copyright eventually enter the public domain.
After the Trojan War a legendary hero Odysseus makes his valiant voyage at sea, trying to reach the shores of his beloved home. While he and his crew are protected by the goddess Athena, the sea god Poseidon is avenging the harm done to his son, the giant Cyclops, by inflicting such wrathful enemies as Circe and Scylla upon the men.
Warwick Gilbert
Rating: 7.7/10 (3 votes)
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