The Magic Toyshop (1984 film)

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:film
gptkbp:adaptation gptkb:film
gptkbp:author gptkb:Angela_Carter
gptkbp:awards nominated for BAFTA
gptkbp:based_on The Magic Toyshop (novel)
gptkbp:character gptkb:Victoria
gptkb:Finn
Uncle Philip
The Toymaker
Melanie
gptkbp:character_development Melanie's journey
gptkbp:cinematography_by gptkb:Peter_Hannan
gptkbp:costume_design Maggie Mc Gowan
gptkbp:critical_reception mixed
gptkbp:cultural_impact influenced adaptations
gptkbp:directed_by gptkb:David_Wheatley
gptkbp:distributor gptkb:BBC_Television
gptkbp:editor gptkb:Michael_Bradsell
gptkbp:filming_location gptkb:London
gptkbp:genre gptkb:drama
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Magic Toyshop (1984 film)
gptkbp:influences gptkb:Gothic_literature
gptkbp:inspired_by gptkb:fairy_tales
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:makeup_artist gptkb:Maggie_Weston
gptkbp:music_by gptkb:Richard_Hartley
gptkbp:narrative_style magical realism
gptkbp:premiere_date December 25, 1984
gptkbp:produced_by gptkb:BBC
gptkbp:production_company gptkb:BBC
gptkbp:release_year gptkb:1984
gptkbp:runtime 90 minutes
gptkbp:screenings gptkb:BBC_Christmas_Day_programming
gptkbp:screenplay_by gptkb:David_Wheatley
gptkbp:setting post-war London
gptkbp:soundtrack gptkb:original_score
gptkbp:starring gptkb:David_Rintoul
gptkb:Catherine_Mc_Cormack
Emily Richard
gptkbp:symbolism toys as characters
gptkbp:theme coming of age
gptkbp:themes gptkb:magic
gptkb:loss
gptkb:adventure
gptkb:dreams
gptkb:identity
gptkb:transformation
freedom
creativity
relationships
hope
courage
imagination
self-discovery
childhood
family dynamics
adolescence
escape
reality vs fantasy
imagination vs reality
gptkbp:viewership high
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_Magic_Toyshop
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5