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The Canterbury Tales

  • December 21, 1998
  • 83 min.
  • Animation
  • Russian Federation
  • United Kingdom
Animated adaptation of Chaucer's famous narrative poems, using a variety of groundbreaking animation techniques. On a pilgrimage from London to the tomb of Thomas Becket in Canterbury, a group of travellers from all walks of medieval society recount tales and stories to each other to provide amusement on the journey. Featuring the voice talents of Sean Bean, Robert Lindsay, Bill Nighy and others.

Original title: The Canterbury Tales

2

nominations

50%

winning rate

1

win

British Academy Film Awards #52 - 1999

Award People Status
Best Animated Short Film Aida Zyablikova, Renat Zinnurov, Ashley Potter, Dave Antrobus, Claire Jennings, Mic Graves, Joanna Quinn, Les Mills, Jonathan Myerson Winner

Academy Awards #71 - 1999

Award People Status
Best Animated Short Film Christopher Grace, Jonathan Myerson

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