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Kenneth Grahame is a Novel British born on 8 march 1859 at Edinburgh (United-kingdom)
Kenneth Grahame (8 mars 1859 à Édimbourg - 6 juillet 1932 à Pangbourne dans le comté de Berkshire) est un romancier britannique.
Il est principalement connu pour son roman Le Vent dans les saules (The Wind in the Willows, 1908), un classique de la littérature pour enfants, écrit à l'origine pour son fils qui partageait l'entêtement de Crapaud, Baron Tétard (Toad of Toad Hall, un des personnages principaux). Son illustrateur le plus célèbre est Ernest Howard Shepard.
Devenu orphelin, Grahame part vivre avec sa grand-mère. Il fait ses études à Oxford mais ne peut entrer à l'université. Il travaille à la Banque d'Angleterre jusqu'à sa retraite en 1907. Son poste lui laisse le temps de débuter dans le journalisme, puis d'écrire des nouvelles. Il publie Pagan papers puis The golden age et Dream days.
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Kenneth Grahame
Nationality United-kingdom
Birth 8 march 1859 at Edinburgh (United-kingdom)
Death 6 july 1932 (at 73 years) at Berkshire (United-kingdom)
Birth 8 march 1859 at Edinburgh (United-kingdom)
Death 6 july 1932 (at 73 years) at Berkshire (United-kingdom)
Il est principalement connu pour son roman Le Vent dans les saules (The Wind in the Willows, 1908), un classique de la littérature pour enfants, écrit à l'origine pour son fils qui partageait l'entêtement de Crapaud, Baron Tétard (Toad of Toad Hall, un des personnages principaux). Son illustrateur le plus célèbre est Ernest Howard Shepard.
Devenu orphelin, Grahame part vivre avec sa grand-mère. Il fait ses études à Oxford mais ne peut entrer à l'université. Il travaille à la Banque d'Angleterre jusqu'à sa retraite en 1907. Son poste lui laisse le temps de débuter dans le journalisme, puis d'écrire des nouvelles. Il publie Pagan papers puis The golden age et Dream days.
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The Wind in the Willows (2006)
, 1h39Directed by Terry Jones, Arthur Rankin Jr., Jules Bass, Rachel Talalay
Genres Drama
Themes Children's films
Actors Matt Lucas, Mark Gatiss, Lee Ingleby, Bob Hoskins, Michael Murphy, Imelda Staunton
Roles Writer
Rating63%
Matt Lucas comme un crapaud merveilleux, Mark Gatiss comme un rat hérissés, Lee Ingleby comme une taupe nerveux, et Bob Hoskins comme un vieux grincheux Badger faire un casting de classe à l'intérieur une autre version du livre classique de Kenneth Grahame.
The Wind in the Willows (1996)
, 1h27Directed by Terry Jones, Arthur Rankin Jr., Jules Bass, Rachel Talalay
Origin United-kingdom
Genres Drama, Comedy, Fantasy, Adventure
Themes Films about animals, Children's films
Actors Steve Coogan, Bob Hoskins, Eric Idle, Mark Gatiss, Terry Jones, Matt Lucas
Roles Novel
Rating62%
Mole's (Steve Coogan) underground home is knocked in when the field above it is bulldozed by the Weasels; the field was owned by Mr. Toad (Terry Jones), who has sold it to finance his latest fad: caravanning. Mole flees to the river and meets the Water Rat (Eric Idle), who is preparing to embark on a picnic. Seeing Mole's distress, Rat decides to take Mole to see Toad. Toad encourages them to travel with him on the open road, in his newly bought canary-coloured cart. Disaster strikes when a pair of joyriders in a motor car knock over the cart. Rat calms Toad's horse instead of Mole. Toad, however, instantly discards the cart and becomes obsessed with motoring. He is a reckless driver, however, and ends up needing more money from the Weasels. Their volatile Chief (Antony Sher) tries to persuade him to sell Toad Hall.
The Wind in the Willows (1995)
, 1h13Directed by Terry Jones, Arthur Rankin Jr., Jules Bass, Rachel Talalay
Origin United-kingdom
Genres Comedy, Adventure, Animation
Themes Children's films
Actors Alan Bennett, Bob Hoskins, Michael Gambon, Mark Gatiss, Rik Mayall, Matt Lucas
Roles Novel
Rating73%
Tired from spring cleaning, Mole ventures out of his hole for the first time and stumbles across a river and a new-found friend Ratty. The two friends enjoy themselves then call on Mr. Toad, who takes them for a trip on the open road by gypsy caravan until a passing motor car causes the caravan to crash and Toad to develop a mania for driving motor cars. Back at the riverbank Ratty gets a temporary phase of a desire to emigrate but Mole snaps him out of it.
The Wind in the Willows (1988)
, 49minutesGenres Drama, Science fiction, Fantasy, Animation
Themes Children's films
Actors John Derum, Wallas Eaton
Roles Novel
Rating67%
While cleaning his underground home, Mole senses that spring is probably beginning above the ground. He is curious and decides that every mole should see the world at least once in his or her lifetime, so he makes himself a tunnel and soon finds himself in the English countryside. Mole is marvelled by this new world and wishes to see every bit of it. Along comes Rat, who befriends Mole and offers him a ride on his small blue rowboat as well as a short picnic by the riverbank. Rat tells Mole about the different creatures who live near the river. There's Badger, who is very grumpy and doesn't like company, and Toad, who is very wealthy and lives in a fine mansion along the riverbank named "Toad Hall". When the two friends set out to meet Mr. Mole, Rat is bewildered to see that Toad has been swept away by a new mania; a love for gypsy carts. Though Rat hesitates, Toad offers him and his new friend a wild ride on the vehicle. The ride is thrilling and new for Mole, not so much for Rat, but it ends abruptly when the cart is destroyed by a passing motorcar. Toad doesn't mind, because he is instantly taken by a new mania for motorcars. Determined to drive through the countryside in a new motorcar, Rat and Mole fear that their friend's new mania is very dangerous, for Toad can hardly drive. Mole seeks out the advise of Badger, who lives deep inside the Wild Wood, where he's been told never to go since it is a very dangerous place. Rat follows Mole to Badger's house and the two animals beg him for his help. Badger agrees to help out as soon as winter is over, for he is a hibernating animal. Spring comes and Badger orders that Toad be kept indoors and away from disastrous rides on motorcars. Toad is very upset, but he outsmarts Rat when the two are left alone and the determined toad sets out to find a motorcar; or rather, steal one. Toad's crime lands him in prison, and his friends worry about his mysterious disappearance. With the help of a young girl, the magistrate's daughter, Toad manages to escape his cell and return to Toad Hall. However, upon his return, he is shocked to find that his home has been overtaken by a band of ruthless weasels. He and his friends, Rat, Mole, Badger and Otter cook up a plan to recover Toad's priced home and restore order to the entire community along the riverbank.
The Wind in the Willows (1987)
, 1h36Directed by Terry Jones, Arthur Rankin Jr., Jules Bass, Rachel Talalay
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Animation
Themes Musical films, Children's films
Actors Charles Nelson Reilly, Bob Hoskins, Roddy McDowall, Mark Gatiss, José Ferrer, Matt Lucas
Roles Novel
Rating71%
The "well-known and popular" Mr. Toad of Toad Hall (voice of Charles Nelson Reilly), a conceited and impulsive animal, embarks on a madcap river voyage in a paddleboat, nearly shipwrecking his friend Ratty (voice of Roddy McDowall) who is out for a leisurely row. At the same time, Toad whelms the entrance to the subterranean home of Moley (voice of Eddie Bracken). So disturbed, Moley comes above ground for the first time in his life, and is positively amazed by the surface world. At once he meets Ratty, who invites him to come along on his river cruise ("Wind in the Willows"). All too soon, Toad returns and recklessly overturns Ratty's boat, nearly drowning Moley, but Ratty saves him and pushes him along to shore.
The Wind in the Willows (1983)
, 1h19Origin United-kingdom
Genres Science fiction, Fantasy, Adventure, Animation
Themes Children's films
Actors David Jason, Richard Pearson, Ian Carmichael, Michael Hordern, Beryl Reid, Una Stubbs
Roles Novel
Rating75%
Fed up with spring cleaning, Mole ventures out of his underground home. He goes for a walk in the countryside and soon comes to a river where he meets and befriends Ratty (who lives there). Rat takes Mole on a picnic where they notice Badger (who appears behind the bushes) and ask him to join them, but he just mutters "Hmmm! Company!" and walks off home (though he still is their friend). Rat starts to warn Mole of the Wild Wood and its inhabitants, but they are interrupted by the arrival of the Chief Weasel and his henchman. While the Chief distracts them, his henchmen steals a jar of potted meat and they make their getaway. Ratty then takes Mole to visit their friend Toad at Toad Hall, and Toad asks them to come with him on a caravan trip on the Open Road; with his horse Alfred pulling it. Ratty really misses his home on the river but does not want to disappoint his friends. On the Open Road, disaster strikes as a passing motorcar sends Alfred into a panic and the caravan into a ditch. Toad suddenly decides he no longer wants to travel by Alfred and the caravan cart, and thinks that motor cars are the only way to travel. As time goes by, Rat and Mole can do nothing but look on as Toad buys and then almost immediately crashes his cars one after another. In winter, Rat and Mole are extremely worried and they decide to call on Badger to see if he has any suggestions; if there's anyone Toad will listen to, it's Badger. But Rat fell asleep, refusing to take Mole to the Wild Wood.
, 1h8Directed by Clyde Geronimi, James Algar, Jack Kinney
Origin USA
Genres Fantasy, Adventure, Horror, Musical, Animation
Themes Films about animals, Musical films, Children's films
Actors Eric Blore, Bing Crosby, J. Pat O'Malley, Basil Rathbone, Claud Allister, Campbell Grant
Roles Original Film Writer
Rating67%
La Mare aux grenouilles Inspirée du Vent dans les saules de Kenneth Grahame (1908) , la première partie du film raconte l'histoire de Crapaud baron Têtard dont la passion débordante pour les automobiles inquiète grandement ses amis Taupe, Rat et Blaireau, surtout quand Crapaud échange son manoir ancestral à des fouines contre un bolide volé... Crapaud se met rapidement à flâner sans but sur les routes, jusqu'au jour où sa drôle d'escapade le mène derrière les barreaux. Ses amis s'acharnent à prouver son innocence en allant chercher des preuves dans son ancien manoir occupé par des bandits.
The Wind in the Willows (1949)
, 30minutesDirected by Clyde Geronimi, James Algar, Jack Kinney
Origin USA
Genres Animation
Themes Children's films
Actors Basil Rathbone, Eric Blore, J. Pat O'Malley, Campbell Grant, Claud Allister, John McLeish
Roles Novel
Rating71%
Inspirée du Vent dans les saules (1908) de Kenneth Grahame, La Mare aux grenouilles raconte l'histoire de Crapaud Baron Têtard dont la passion débordante pour les automobiles inquiète grandement ses amis Taupe, Rat et Angus McBlaireau, surtout quand Crapaud échange son manoir ancestral à des fouines contre un bolide volé... Monsieur Crapaud se met rapidement à flâner sans but sur les routes, jusqu'au jour où sa drôle d'escapade le mène derrière les barreaux. Ses amis s'acharnent à prouver son innocence en allant chercher des preuves dans son ancien manoir occupé par des bandits.
The Reluctant Dragon (1941)
, 1h12Directed by Ub Iwerks, Alfred L. Werker, Ford Beebe, Hamilton Luske, Erwin Verity, Jack Cutting, Jack Kinney
Origin USA
Genres Science fiction, Comedy, Documentary, Fantasy, Musical, Animation
Themes Films about animals, Films about dragons, Children's films
Actors Robert Benchley, Frances Gifford, Nana Bryant, Clarence Nash, Billy Lee, Frank Faylen
Roles Story
Rating66%
L'humoriste Robert Benchley visite les studios Disney pour essayer de vendre à Walt Disney une idée pour un film d'animation : l'histoire du « Dragon récalcitrant ».
The Reluctant Dragon (1941)
, 12minutesDirected by Hamilton Luske
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Animation
Themes Children's films
Actors Claud Allister, Billy Lee
Roles Story
Rating67%
Un petit garçon rêve d’être chevalier et chasseur de dragon jusqu'à ce qu'il découvre la cachette d’un spécimen pas comme les autres. En effet, ce drôle de dragon aime prendre du bon temps, jouer et chanter. Il ne crache pas de feu et, plus que tout, déteste se battre. Le petit garçon décide de lui apprendre à se comporter comme un véritable dragon...