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Animated family film

The Story of Christmas (1994): Cast

The Story of Christmas (1994) movie poster

The Story of Christmas is a 1994 animated family film directed by Henri Heidsieck, starring Christian Bouillette, Henri Poirier and Bruno Balp. It runs 47 minutes.

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The Story of Christmas (1994) movie poster
Released
Runtime
47 min
Director
Henri Heidsieck
Genres
Animation , Family
Original language
French
Studio
France 2
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Story of Christmas About?

The premise of The Story of Christmas without spoilers.

The nativity unfolds from the unexpected viewpoint of a humble donkey and a faithful ox. They observe Mary and Joseph’s journey, the magi’s gifts, King Herod’s wrath, the flight to Egypt, and the ruler’s murderous plot, doing what they can to shelter the newborn Christ. They stand by the stable night, offering comfort and warning the family of danger.

The Story of Christmas Themes & Keywords

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  • world
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Cast & crew

The Story of Christmas Cast

Christian Bouillette leads the cast, with Henri Poirier and Bruno Balp. Directed by Henri Heidsieck; 16 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Henri Heidsieck

More films directed by Henri Heidsieck: Santa’s Christmas Snooze and Santa’s Christmas Crash.

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The Story of Christmas Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “La Merveilleuse histoire de Noël” and “A Story of Christmas”.

Also known as
  • La Merveilleuse histoire de Noël
  • A Story of Christmas
  • La storia del Natale
  • Príbeh vianoc

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FAQ

The Story of Christmas FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Story of Christmas, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Story of Christmas?

The Story of Christmas runs 47 minutes.

When was The Story of Christmas released?

The Story of Christmas was released on January 10, 1994.

Who directed The Story of Christmas?

The Story of Christmas was directed by Henri Heidsieck.

More films by Henri Heidsieck

Who is in the cast of The Story of Christmas?

The Story of Christmas stars Christian Bouillette, Henri Poirier and Bruno Balp, among 16 credited actors.

Does The Story of Christmas have a post-credit scene?

No. The Story of Christmas has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Story of Christmas in?

The original language of The Story of Christmas is French.

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