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Oscar Wilde's The Selfish Giant [VHS]
 
 

Oscar Wilde's The Selfish Giant [VHS] (1985)

Starring: Paul Hecht, Charles Aznavour Director: Peter Sander Rating: NR (Not Rated) Format: VHS Tape
5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (27 customer reviews)


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  • Actors: Paul Hecht, Charles Aznavour
  • Directors: Peter Sander
  • Format: Animated, Closed-captioned, Color, HiFi Sound, NTSC
  • Language: English
  • Rating: NR (Not Rated)
  • Number of tapes: 1
  • Studio: Family Home/Discovery Video
  • VHS Release Date: April 15, 1992
  • Run Time: 29 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: 6302327725
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #9,787 in Video (See Bestsellers in Video)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing and Wonderful Children's Entertainment, December 5, 1999
By Wayne Radford (Vancouver, BC - Canada) - See all my reviews
I saw this animated short when I was growing up in the 1970s... as it used to air on special occaisions on the local tv network. It has stayed in my mind as a beautifully animated interpetation of Oscar Wilde's short story. This memory has not been garnished or embellished, as I recently had an opportunity to see this show once again. The Selfish Giant learns the harsh lesson of his own self-imposed limitations after he seals himself off from the world in anger. In his self-imposed exile, for selfish reasons, Summer (who is characterised as a real person) passes his home by. 'He is too... Selfish!' she thinks. Because summer 'forgets' to visit the giant's garden and home, the north wind, the hail, the frost and the snow come to stay and rule the giant's garden. These are all presented as real characters, and the animated series and music that accompanies this program is delightful. The hail is a true inspiration (you must see his character!). When the giant begins to rue his mistake, he is given the opportunity to repent his selfishness when some children sneak into his garden and spring briefly returns. There is a good lesson in this video, if you can find it. The music, animation stylings and the story make for a magical video that the whole family will enjoy. I definately recommend it, and will continue to search for an available copy!
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The Selfish Giant, November 21, 2000
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I saw this video many times as a child and young girl and it still touches my heart. This story of the giant who banishes the village children from his garden only to become very lonely and is then haunted by the spirits of the weather (wind, hail, snow) is beautifully animated and I can still hear the theme song in my head (you're just building a wall to surround yourself, you're just building a wall to protect yourself, you're just building a wall, that will break your heart) still has the power to give me goosebumps. I really hope that this wonderful video is re-released (along with its partner The Happy Prince). I would love for my children to have the opportunity to see this.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Masterpiece, November 14, 2000
By Michael Brooks (Austin, TX USA) - See all my reviews
I only saw the Selfish Giant once many, many years ago. It was a beautiful and touching story that lingers in my memory to this day. I have two young nephews that I think would be touched by the magic of this story as well. I bought the book for Christmas for them, and if I could couple that with the video, it would make a memorable gift. But, alas, the video is not available. It must be rereleased.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Selfish Giant
I had already seen this short film many years ago. I enjoyed it then and that is why I ordered it. I was very satisfied with the product and the service. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Rick Watters "Rick"

5.0 out of 5 stars A classic version of this beautiful tale
I am struck by how, like me, many reviewers saw this when it was aired once in the 70s and it stuck with them 30+ years later. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Bob Rousseau

5.0 out of 5 stars Good for the soul.
I remember seeing this on the Disney channel in the early 1980's and taped it on VHS, but eventually the tape wore out. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Michael A. Martin

5.0 out of 5 stars The Selfish Giant - Wonderful Tale!
I too saw the Selfish Giant when I was a kid. This tale was extremely important to me...the video contains excellent animation and beautiful storytelling. Read more
Published on May 31, 2007 by Ravi Sriram

5.0 out of 5 stars Selfish Giant a fantastic film
I saw this film as a child and it has stayed with me all my life (38 now). It was run on TV in Canada along with 'The Happy Prince' and 'The Little Mermaid' -- all multi-tissues... Read more
Published on December 22, 2006 by F. Cooper

5.0 out of 5 stars truly magical
I searched for this version of the story for years... literally... my children are now 13 and 14 and have never seen it! Read more
Published on December 3, 2005 by Oscar fan

5.0 out of 5 stars Building a wall...
I saw this once on TV in the eary 1970's and have never forgotten how special it is. I recently obtained it on VHS and, not having seen it in 30 years, was so very moved by it... Read more
Published on November 25, 2005 by dwieselq

5.0 out of 5 stars Still my favorite
My mother taped this off the Disney Channel when we had free cable for a month. That was in the early '90s. I loved it as a kid, and I still love it! Read more
Published on October 26, 2005 by Rachel

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent storytelling with this film
I first saw "the Selfish Giant", being broadcast on Nat'l TV back in the early spring of 1973 over at a friend's house during my college days. Read more
Published on September 21, 2005 by Miles Hoffmann

5.0 out of 5 stars A Classic well worth the investment
We used to check this out from our local library on 16mm film when I was a child in the early to mid- 70s and I have never forgotten it! The songs are great... Read more
Published on May 7, 2004 by Carol A. Armitage

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