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Dave Borthwick
Born July 26, 1947 · Bristol, England, UK
Died October 27, 2012 · aged 65
No biography available.
Known For
The Magic Roundabout · 2005The Magic Roundabout
★ 5.42005
MovieAnimationFamily
A shaggy, candy-loving puppy named Dougal along with a group of friends embarks on a dangerous journey in an effort to imprison their oppressor -- the evil ice sorcerer ZeeBad (Zebedee's evil twin). As the world is placed in mortal danger Zeebad who wants to turn the world to ice. Doogal and his friends must recover 3 diamonds that are needed to stop him.
Babel · 1989Babel
★ 10.01989
MovieAnimationFantasy
A celebration of "Enterprise Britain"; the progress of two nightshift cleaners in a towering exhibition centre. Primed for a royal visitor the following day, the delicate automated infrastructure of the building is compromised by two idiots looking for somewhere to plug in their hoover. Nightmareish video and mechanical apparitions steal their identity as the celebratory monolith descends into terminal chaos.
Doogal · 2006Doogal
★ 4.92006
MovieComedyFamily
An adorable candy-loving mutt goes on a mission to save the world.
Why Bristol? · 1998Why Bristol?
1998
MovieAnimationDocumentary
Danish animation documentary about British animation featuring BolexBrothers, BigFatStudio and Aardman Animations.
The Saint Inspector · 1996The Saint Inspector
★ 6.01996
MovieAnimation
A buddha-like figure meditating on a high platform is fussily scrutinized by a whirring, clicking, mechanical bureaucrat.
Vikings Go Pumping · 1987Vikings Go Pumping
★ 9.01987
MovieAnimationHorror
Experimental stop-motion film by Dave Borthwick.
The Secret Adventures of Tom Thumb · 1993The Secret Adventures of Tom Thumb
★ 6.51993
MovieAnimationScience Fiction
A boy born the size of a small doll is kidnapped by a genetic lab and must find a way back to his father in this inventive adventure filmed using stop motion animation techniques.
Little Dark Poet · 1999Little Dark Poet
★ 8.51999
MovieAnimation
A poet, inverting the cliche of the starved artist in the garret, and immediately begins to compose. He has nobly romantic intentions, and begins composing a love poem, which is visualized in the style of silent cinema. Unfortunately, the poet’s darker urges keep intruding. A short film directed by Mike Booth and produced by the Bolebrothers in Bristol UK. Explores the idea of colourisation.
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