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Cipollino
Cipollino (), or Little Onion as translated from the original, is a fictional character from Gianni Rodari's eponymous ''Tale of Cipollino'' ( it, Il romanzo di Cipollino), also known under its 1957 renamed title ''Adventures of Cipollino'' ( it, Le avventure di Cipollino), a children's tale about political oppression. He also appeared before the publication of the book in the children's magazine ''Il Pioniere'' of which Rodari was the editor. Cipollino was popular in the Soviet Union, up to the point of being adapted as a ballet composed by Karen Khachaturian and choreographed by Genrikh Mayorov, originally staged in Taras Shevchenko National Opera and Ballet Theatre of Ukraine on November 8 1974. In a world inhabited by anthropomorphic produce, Cipollino fights the unjust treatment of his fellow vegetable townsfolk by the fruit royalty (Prince Lemon and the overly proud Lord Tomato) in the garden kingdom. The main theme is the struggle of the underclass against the powerful, g ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gianni Rodari
Giovanni Francesco "Gianni" Rodari (; 23 October 1920 – 14 April 1980) was an Italian writer and journalist, most famous for his works of children's literature, notably '' Il romanzo di Cipollino''. For his lasting contribution as a children's author he received the biennial Hans Christian Andersen Medal in 1970. He is considered as Italy's most important 20th-century children's author and his books have been translated into many languages, though few have been published in English. Biography Rodari was born in Omegna, a small town on Lake Orta in the province of Novara in northern Italy. His father, a baker, died when Rodari was only eight. Rodari and his two brothers, Cesare and Mario (who was younger than him), were raised by his mother in her native village, in the province of Varese. After three years at the seminary in Seveso, Rodari received his teacher's diploma at the age of seventeen and began to teach elementary classes in rural schools of the Varese district. He had ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karen Khachaturian
Karen Surenovich Khachaturian (russian: Карэн Суренович Хачатурян, hy, Կարեն Խաչատրյան) (Moscow, 19 September 1920 – Moscow, 19 July 2011) was a Soviet and Russian composer of Armenian ethnicity and the nephew of composer Aram Khachaturian. Khachaturian was born in Moscow, the son of Suren Khachaturian, a theatrical director. His studies under Genrikh Litinsky at the Moscow Conservatory were interrupted by a term of duty in the entertainment division of the Red Army. Resuming his studies in 1945, he worked with Dmitri Shostakovich and Nikolai Myaskovsky. In addition to a Violin Sonata (1947), his works include a Cello Sonata (1966), a String Quartet (1969), four symphonies (1955, 1968, 1982, 1991) and a ballet, ''Cipollino'' (1973), as well as various other orchestral works and music for the theater and films. Rhythmic drive and a careful and idiomatic use of his instrumental forces characterize his compositions. He adopted a primarily ton ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Il Pioniere
''Il Pioniere'' (Italian: ''The Pioneer'') was a weekly children's comic magazine which existed between 1950 and 1970. It was headquartered in Rome, Italy. The magazine was close to the Italian Communist Party although it did not overtly contain political writings. History and profile ''Il Pioniere'' was founded in Rome as a weekly magazine in 1950. The magazine was the official media outlet of a scout organization, namely Italian Pioneers' Association. The Communist Party officials invited Gianni Rodari to Rome to launch ''Il Pioniere''. Its first directors of the magazine were Gianni Rodari and Dina Rinaldi. Rodari served in the post until 1953. ''Il Pioniere'' supported anti-fascism, democracy and pacifism. The magazine did not contain any political messages, but attempted to provide a moral and ideal message using its illustrated stories and tales to its readers. However, it featured leading Communist leaders, including Yugoslav leade Josip Broz Tito. It covered Italian com ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chipollino (film)
''Chipollino'' (russian: Чиполлино) is a 1972 Soviet musical film, musical comedy film directed by . The film is also known as ''Cipollino'' (International informal title and English / Italian title). Plot Residents of the village where the Chipollino boy-onion live, gathered in the market square for a solemn meeting with Prince Lemon, who had come to them. In a crush that arose from a large number of people gathered, Cipollino's father Cipollone, accidentally stepped on the prince's leg and was imprisoned, like a rebel and troublemaker. Cast *Gianni Rodari as Storyteller *Aleksandr Yelistratov as Chipollino *Vladimir Basov as Prince Lemon *Rina Zelyonaya as Countess Cherry *Aleksandra Panova as Countess Cherry *Vitaly Kerdimun as Viscount Cherry *Nadir Malishevsky as Lord Tomato before the earthquake *Vladimir Belokurov as Lord Tomato after the earthquake *Georgiy Vitsin as Lawyer Pea *Roman Tkachuk as Mastino *Aleksandr Kuznetsov (actor, born 1936), Aleksandr Kuznet ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Soyuzmultfilm
Soyuzmultfilm ( rus, Союзмультфи́льм, p=səˌjʉsmʊlʲtˈfʲilʲm , ''Union Cartoon'') (also known as SMF Animation Studio in English, Formerly known as Soyuzdetmultfilm) is a Russian animation studio based in Moscow. Launched in June 10, 1936, the studio has produced more than 1,500 cartoons. Soyuzmultfilm specializes in the creation of animated TV series, feature films and short films. The studio has made animated films in a wide variety of genres and art techniques, including stop motion, hand-drawn, 2D and 3D techniques. The "Golden Collection" of Soyuzmultfilm, produced from the beginning of the 1950s and to the end of the 1980s, is considered to be the classics of the animation genre and the best works of world-renowned directors, production designers and animators. Among the studio's best-known films are '' Hedgehog in the Fog'' (1975), the '' Cheburashka'' series (1965?, 1969–1983, 1994-2009), the '' Well, Just You Wait!'' series (since 1969), ''Karls ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Russia Stamp 1992 No 16
Russia (, , ), or the Russian Federation, is a transcontinental country spanning Eastern Europe and Northern Asia. It is the largest country in the world, with its internationally recognised territory covering , and encompassing one-eighth of Earth's inhabitable landmass. Russia extends across eleven time zones and shares land boundaries with fourteen countries, more than any other country but China. It is the world's ninth-most populous country and Europe's most populous country, with a population of 146 million people. The country's capital and largest city is Moscow, the largest city entirely within Europe. Saint Petersburg is Russia's cultural centre and second-largest city. Other major urban areas include Novosibirsk, Yekaterinburg, Nizhny Novgorod, and Kazan. The East Slavs emerged as a recognisable group in Europe between the 3rd and 8th centuries CE. Kievan Rus' arose as a state in the 9th century, and in 988, it adopted Orthodox Christianity from the Byzanti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Doc Harris
DOC, Doc, doc or DoC may refer to: In film and television * ''Doc'' (2001 TV series), a 2001–2004 PAX series * ''Doc'' (1975 TV series), a 1975–1976 CBS sitcom * "D.O.C." (''Lost''), a television episode * ''Doc'' (film), a 1971 Western film * Doc on One, an Irish radio documentary series Music * The D.O.C. (born 1968), American rapper *''D.O.C.'', a 2019 album by Zucchero People * Doc (nickname) * Doc, an abbreviation of doctor * Doc Gallows (born 1983), ring name of American professional wrestler Drew Hankinson Places * Dóc, a village in Csongrád County, Hungary * Dóc, the Hungarian name for Dolaţ village, Livezile, Timiș, Romania * DOC, the National Rail station code for Dockyard railway station, Plymouth, England Characters * Doc (Buffyverse), in ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer'' * Doc (''Chrono Cross'') * Doc (G.I. Joe), two characters in the G.I. Joe universe * Doc (cartoon character), an animated cat introduced by Walter Lantz Studios in 1959 * Do ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Child Characters In Literature
A child ( : children) is a human being between the stages of birth and puberty, or between the developmental period of infancy and puberty. The legal definition of ''child'' generally refers to a minor, otherwise known as a person younger than the age of majority. Children generally have fewer rights and responsibilities than adults. They are classed as unable to make serious decisions. ''Child'' may also describe a relationship with a parent (such as sons and daughters of any age) or, metaphorically, an authority figure, or signify group membership in a clan, tribe, or religion; it can also signify being strongly affected by a specific time, place, or circumstance, as in "a child of nature" or "a child of the Sixties." Biological, legal and social definitions In the biological sciences, a child is usually defined as a person between birth and puberty, or between the developmental period of infancy and puberty. Legally, the term ''child'' may refer to anyone below th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dale Wilson (actor)
Dale Wilson is a Canadian voice actor. He has appeared in many cartoons: G.I Joe 1989 DiC series voicing numerous characters such as the narrator of the opening, as well as Capt. Grid-Iron, Mutt, Overkill, Skydive; ''Gary Larson's Tales from the Far Side,'' as Edward Kelly, the mutant-hating high school principal; in '' X-Men: Evolution;'' and as Paw Pooch in ''Krypto the Superdog''. He was the announcer for the opening and closing ceremonies at the 2010 Winter Olympics )'' , nations = 82 , athletes = 2,626 , events = 86 in 7 sports (15 disciplines) , opening = February 12, 2010 , closing = February 28, 2010 , opened_by = Governor General Michaëlle Jean , cauldron = Catriona Le May DoanNancy GreeneWayne Gretz ... in Vancouver. He has also appeared in films, including ''Who'll Save Our Children?'' (1978) and '' Dead Wrong'' (1983). Dubbing roles Animation Film Filmography Animation Film References External links Official website* Living people Canadian ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cathy Weseluck
Cathy Weseluck is a Canadian actress and comedian who frequently works with Ocean Productions in Vancouver, British Columbia and is known for her roles as Near in '' Death Note'', Cybersix/Adrian Seidelman in ''Cybersix'', and Spike in '' My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic''. Early life Cathy Weseluck has Russian ancestry. Her relatives are from the Russian Empire or the Soviet Union (now territory Belarus). Career Radio Before becoming a voice actress, Weseluck was an associate producer at CBC Radio until one of the hosts encouraged her to try voice acting. Her first voice work was a radio spot for the Vancouver Centre Mall. Voice acting Weseluck has provided voices for many cartoon and anime series. She has provided the voice of Mirai Yashima in ''Mobile Suit Gundam'', Dorothy Catalonia and Catherine Bloom in '' Gundam Wing'', Near in '' Death Note'', Cybersix in ''Cybersix'', Shampoo in '' Ranma '', Kagome's mother in ''InuYasha'', Verne in ''U.B.O.S.'', Misa Takatsuki in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Scott McNeil
Scott McNeil is an Australian-born Canadian actor. He currently resides in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. One of the best-known Canadian voice actors of all time, McNeil has provided voices to many characters in animated shows, most notably '' Dragon Ball Z'', '' Beast Wars: Transformers'', '' X-Men: Evolution'', ''Mobile Suit Gundam Wing'', '' Inuyasha'' and ''Fullmetal Alchemist''. He has done live action work as well. Early life McNeil was born in Brisbane, Australia, but moved to Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada when he was 4 years old in 1966. He first appeared on stage at the age of three. He first learned that people were paid to do different voices after a trip to Disneyland at the age of 12. That was when he learned that Paul Frees, the person who provided the voice that greeted visitors entering the Haunted Mansion, was the same person who provided the voice of the Pillsbury Doughboy. Even though he knew about voice acting, McNeil pursued the theater. He s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Campbell Lane
Campbell Lane (July 15, 1935 – January 30, 2014) was a Canadian actor who primarily did his work in Vancouver. He appeared in many television shows produced there, and was also a voice over artist. Death Campbell Lane died on January 30, 2014 from lung cancer, at the age of 78. Credits Television roles *Masters of Horror Masurewicz * Committee Chairman in ''The X-Files'' episodes "Tunguska" and "Terma." * Calusari Elder in ''The X-Files'' episode "The Calusari". * Hohman's Father in ''The X-Files'' episode "Miracle Man". * Uncle Harry in '' First Wave'' episode "Rubicon." * The First Hybrid in ''Battlestar Galactica'' episode "Razor". * Baron Wolfgang von Strucker in '' Nick Fury: Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.'' * Home by Christmas * Older man on '' Stargate: Continuum'' * Harold Lane in ''His and Her Christmas'' (TV) * John August in Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction episode 11 in the story "The Cigar Box" Voice roles * Rampage (Transformers), Rampage in ''Beast Wars: Transfo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
