Zog

2018 0h 27m EN

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6.7

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★6.7TMDB · 41

FamilyAdventureAnimationFantasyTV Movie

Synopsis

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Zog is a keen young dragon who wants to learn to fly, roar, and breathe fire, so he studies at the Dragon School. He is desperate to impress his teacher and win a golden star, but he is prone to accidents and he has to be helped by a kind young girl who patches up his bumps and bruises.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Lenny Henry
Himself - Narrator (voice)
Hugh Skinner
Zog (voice)
Tracey Ullman
Madame Dragon (voice)
Kit Harington
Sir Gadabout (voice)
Patsy Ferran
Princess Pearl (voice)
Rob Brydon
Guards / Knight / other vocals (voice)
Emma Tate
(voice)
Rocco Wright
Young Zog (voice)

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Max Lang
Writers: Max Lang, Suzanne Lang
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom

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1 / 8

RUNTIME

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Tight 27-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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2 / 8

ERA

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Released 8 years ago.

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3 / 8

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by René Aubry. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Robin Sales shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Lenny Henry and Hugh Skinner and Tracey Ullman carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt9109620 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 41 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Max Lang directs. René Aubry scores. Robin Sales cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Tight 27-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 8 years ago.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Original score by René Aubry. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Robin Sales shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Lenny Henry and Hugh Skinner and Tracey Ullman carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt9109620 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 41 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Original score: René Aubry
Editing: Robin Sales
Runtime: 27 min · 0h 27m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Original language: EN
Certification (US): G
IMDB: Zog (2018)

Awards

NYICFF Audience Award

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CinemaSerf2024-12-25
★ 7/10
The bright orange "Zog" is determined to win a gold star from his teacher at dragon school, but to be honest - he isn't really very good. His flying is dangerous for just about all concerned; his roaring wouldn't scare the skin off a custard so he's pinning his hopes on capturing a princess. Fortunately, he has already befriended a young girl "Pearl", so you can imagine his delight when he discovers that she's really of royal blood, bored and actually wants to be rescued. Thing is, though, her kingly uncle wants her back so despatches the brave "Sir Gadabout" to retrieve her. A duel of epic proportions looms, but who will win? It's perhaps five minutes too long, this, but it's still an enjoyably vibrant (almost hallucinogenic) animation that's amusing as the young dragon tries to find his feet/wings/fire-breathing skills whilst the rebellious "Pearl" is desperate to escape the boredom of her life. The narration is largely in an amiable rhyme, the score has a simple jollity to it and there are just about enough escapades to keep it fun.

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