Dunderklumpen!
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Dunderklumpen! is a 1974 Swedish family film directed by Per Åhlin
, which combines animation and live action. The story involves several musical numbers. It was released on 26 September 1974.
But Jens hears and sees the toys crying for help and follows Dunderklumpen who is not so quick to surrender his new-found company. They are also followed by Jens' Father who gose searching for his run-off son and is accompanied by the dutiful Bumblebee. Dunderklumpen also has a small locked chest (that he took from the children's room) with him and believes it contains a great treasure. One-Eye, an old nemesis of Dunderklumpen, also seeks the treasure for himself and pursues our heroes. No one knows what the contents are but Dunderklumpen and One-Eye are both sure it's priceless.
Following Dunderklumpen into the woods, Jens meets a flower witch name Blossom who travels on a umbrella and helps him along the way. The gang also meets the flying paper Malte (one of Jens drawings come to life), the living-talking mountain Jorm, and a elderly woman name Elvira Fattigan who's an old friend of One-Eye.
One-Eye turns out to be a good guy and soon the chest reveals to contain a feather, a dandelion and a rock that are considered treasures to a child and makes that child happy. The movie ends as everyone celebrates in song and dance, One-Eye becomes friends with Dunderklumpen, the toys stay behind with the both of them and Jens and his Father return home together.
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Per Åhlin
Per Johan Axel Åhlin , is a Swedish artist and animator.-Career:Åhlin started his career as an artist for the Hasseåtage production Svenska bilder from 1964. After that he has worked on several other Hasseåtage films, including The Adventures of Picasso from 1978 where he provided and animated...
, which combines animation and live action. The story involves several musical numbers. It was released on 26 September 1974.
Plot
On a summer evening in northern Sweden, when the sun doesn’t quite set, Dunderklumpen (an animated character) comes out of the woods to seek some friends to keep him company. He comes upon a "human" house of the Wolgers family where Dunderklumpen finds toys belonging to a boy named Jens and his young sister Camilla. Using his magic, Dunderklumpen brings the toys to life and takes them away to the woods where he lives. This adorable and amusing crew includes the small but fiercely brave lion Lionel, the demanding toy girl Doll, the cute harmonica-playing bear Pellegnillot, and the ridiculous Dummy the Bunny.But Jens hears and sees the toys crying for help and follows Dunderklumpen who is not so quick to surrender his new-found company. They are also followed by Jens' Father who gose searching for his run-off son and is accompanied by the dutiful Bumblebee. Dunderklumpen also has a small locked chest (that he took from the children's room) with him and believes it contains a great treasure. One-Eye, an old nemesis of Dunderklumpen, also seeks the treasure for himself and pursues our heroes. No one knows what the contents are but Dunderklumpen and One-Eye are both sure it's priceless.
Following Dunderklumpen into the woods, Jens meets a flower witch name Blossom who travels on a umbrella and helps him along the way. The gang also meets the flying paper Malte (one of Jens drawings come to life), the living-talking mountain Jorm, and a elderly woman name Elvira Fattigan who's an old friend of One-Eye.
One-Eye turns out to be a good guy and soon the chest reveals to contain a feather, a dandelion and a rock that are considered treasures to a child and makes that child happy. The movie ends as everyone celebrates in song and dance, One-Eye becomes friends with Dunderklumpen, the toys stay behind with the both of them and Jens and his Father return home together.
Cast
- Beppe WolgersBeppe WolgersJohn Bertil "Beppe" Wolgers was a Swedish author, poet, translator, lyricist, actor, entertainer and artist.Wolgers was born in Stockholm...
– The Father - Jens Wolgers – Jens
- Halvar BjörkHalvar BjörkErik Halvar Bertil Björk was a Swedish actor. He worked at the Malmö City Theatre from 1962 till 1986, but also made many substantial film- and TV-roles; for example, he acted in Autumn Sonata and Sunday's Children by Ingmar Bergman and The Emigrants and The New Land by Jan Troell.Björk won...
– Dunderklumpen/Jätten (Jorm) - Håkan Serner – Lejonel (Lionel)
- Gösta EkmanGösta EkmanHans Gösta Gustaf Ekman is a Swedish actor.-Biography:One of Sweden's most appreciated, respected and popular actors; Gösta Ekman started his career in theatre but has also appeared in several Swedish films, including the Jönssonligan series...
– En-Dum-En (Dummy) - Toots ThielemansToots ThielemansJean-Baptiste Frédéric Isidor, Baron Thielemans , known as Toots Thielemans, is a Belgian jazz musician well known for his guitar and harmonica playing as well as his whistling. Thielemans is credited as one of the greatest harmonica players of the 20th century...
– Pellegnillot - Lotten Strömstedt – Dockan (Doll)
- Sif RuudSif RuudSif Ruud, born Sif Einarsdotter Ruud Fallde was a Swedish film actress. She appeared in 140 films.-Selected filmography:* It Rains on Our Love * Port of Call * Thirst...
– Elvira Fattigan - Birgitta AnderssonBirgitta AnderssonUlla Birgitta Helena Andersson Bye is a Swedish actress and comedian.Andersson is a very popular and well liked actress in Sweden....
– Blomhåret (Blossom) - Hans AlfredsonHans AlfredsonHans Folke "Hasse" Alfredson is a Swedish actor, film director, writer and comedian. He was born in Malmö, Sweden. He is known for his collaboration with Tage Danielsson...
– Humlan (Bumblebee) - Stig Grybe – Enöga (One-Eye)
- Bert-Åke Varg – Huset som pratar (Old House)
- Beppe WolgersBeppe WolgersJohn Bertil "Beppe" Wolgers was a Swedish author, poet, translator, lyricist, actor, entertainer and artist.Wolgers was born in Stockholm...
– Vattenfallet (Waterfall)
Production
- Created by G.K. Films
- Released in 1974 in Sweden
- Original language Swedish
- 2D animation & live-action combo
- Rated G
Geilo
The main characters in the cartoon are now used as mascots for children in the Norwegian ski resort of GeiloGeilo
is a centre in the municipality of Hol in Norway, in the valley of Hallingdal, with around 2300 inhabitants.Geilo is primarily a ski resort town, but also offers summer activities. Geilo is in a valley with mountain ranges on each side. The center of the town lies at 800 meters above sea level, and...
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External links
- Dunderklumpen - Norwegian fan page