Project Detail

That Christmas

Synopsis

Based on the charming trilogy of children's books by beloved multi award-winning writer/director Richard Curtis, THAT CHRISTMAS follows a series of entwined tales about family and friends, love and loneliness, and Santa Claus making a big mistake, not to mention an enormous number of turkeys!
Official Selection BFI London Film Festival 2024 - European premiere

Details

Year
2024
Type of project
Features
Running time
91 min
Director
Simon Otto 1st Feature
Producer
Nicole P. Hearon, Adam Tandy
Executive Producer
Mary Coleman, Natalie Fischer, Julie Lockhart, Elisabeth Murdoch, Bonnie Arnold, Lara Breay, Sarah Smith, Rebecca Cobb, Richard Curtis, Colin Hopkins
Editor
Sim Evan-Jones
Screenwriter
Richard Curtis, Peter Souter
Production Designer
Justin Hutchinson-Chatburn
Composer
John Powell
Principal cast
Voice Cast: Brian Cox, Fiona Shaw, Jodie Whittaker, Bill Nighy, Rhys Darby
Animation Director
Kapil Sharma

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