Ivo Caprino

Directing

Ivo Caprino

Born February 17, 1920 · Oslo, Norway

Died February 8, 2001 · aged 80

Ivo Caprino was born on February 17, 1920 in Oslo, Norway. He was a director and writer, known for Flåklypa Grand Prix (1975), Den standhaftige tinnsoldat (1955) and Musikk på loftet (1950). He was married to Liv Bredal. He died on February 8, 2001 in Snarøya, Oslo.

Known For

The Pinchcliffe Grand PrixThe Pinchcliffe Grand Prix · 1975
The Pinchcliffe Grand Prix
7.81975
MovieAdventureAnimation
100 miles north, a bit east and up, is Pinchcliffe, the home of bicycle repairman Reodor Felgen and his two assistants, Solan Gundersen and Ludvig. Sponsored by oil sheik Ben Redic Fy Fazan, they build the car "Il Tempo Gigante" to race against Reodor's former assistant Rudolf Blodstrupmoen, who has stolen one of Reodor's inventions to become a world racing champion.
Tim and TeddyTim and Teddy · 1949
Tim and Teddy
6.01949
MovieAnimation
The film deals with the friends and minstrels Tim and Teddy, and the monkey who steals Teddy’s mandolin and heads up the mountain to catch him.
The Fox's WidowThe Fox's Widow · 1962
The Fox's Widow
7.41962
MovieAnimation
Ivo Caprinos animated adaption of the classical Norwegian folktale
Music in the AtticMusic in the Attic · 1950
Music in the Attic
5.51950
MovieAnimation
A musical fantasy adventure about Lise and Lotte, that finds out that all the instruments are living. The story continues in the short movie "Musikk på Loftet"
Little Frick and the FiddleLittle Frick and the Fiddle · 1952
Little Frick and the Fiddle
7.21952
MovieAnimation
Meet the cheeky, but kind-hearted, Little Frick and his fiddle as he works for three years for three shillings and compassionately gives them away to every vagabond he meets. But the reward is immense.
Karius and BaktusKarius and Baktus · 1955
Karius and Baktus
7.01955
MovieAnimationFamily
The little tooth trolls Karius and Baktus tries to persuade Jens not to brush his teeth, and their picking holes in his teeth can go on as planned. If the mother's plea to Jens is winning, the happy days of white bread and syrup is over.
PapirdragenPapirdragen · 1963
Papirdragen
6.31963
Movie
The Steadfast Tin SoldierThe Steadfast Tin Soldier · 1955
The Steadfast Tin Soldier
7.71955
MovieAnimation
This is the tale of the tin soldier with one leg who won the heart of a ballerina, but was swallowed by a fish before he found his way back to her. The film is a delightful presentation of Hans Christian Andersen's story, employing puppets and clever camerawork.

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Oslofilm: KlokkeklangOslofilm: Klokkeklang · 1955
Oslofilm: Klokkeklang
1955
MovieAnimationFamily
Santa Claus arrives in front of a small group of four children. The film was a Christmas greeting from the Oslo cinema (Oslo Kinematografer) to their audience, in 1955. It was probably shown as a short film before the main feature at the cinema. Music by the, at the time, pupular band The Monn Keys. **** Oslofilm was a series of public information films about life in and around Oslo, produced between 1940 and 1980. Funded by the state, the films offer valuable insight into postwar Norwegian society. A wide range of Norwegian filmmakers contributed to the productions, resulting in a rich variety of styles and expressions. Several of the films also possess notable cinematic qualities, standing out as more than just informational material. The Oslofilms represent a unique and important chapter in Norwegian film history.

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