The Selfish Giant

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:musical_adaptation
gptkb:novel
gptkb:fairy_tales
gptkb:short_stories
gptkb:play
gptkb:film
gptkbp:adaptation gptkb:musical
gptkb:puppetry
gptkb:ballet
gptkb:radio_station
gptkb:graphic_novel
gptkb:opera
gptkb:animated_film
gptkb:theatrical_performances
gptkb:film
gptkb:stage_play
to teach moral lessons
The Selfish Giant (film)
gptkbp:adaptation_year gptkb:2015
gptkbp:adapted_into gptkb:films
musicals
plays
ballets
gptkbp:antagonist the children
gptkbp:author gptkb:Oscar_Wilde
gptkbp:available_formats gptkb:stage_play
gptkb:recordings
sheet music
gptkbp:available_in anthologies
gptkbp:awards gptkb:British_Independent_Film_Awards
gptkbp:based_on The Selfish Giant (story)
gptkbp:box_office $1.2 million
gptkbp:character gptkb:The_Children
gptkb:The_Selfish_Giant
gptkb:The_Gardener
gptkb:The_Little_Boy
the children
the Winter
the Spring
The Giant's Friend
the Giant's heart
the little boy
gptkbp:character_development complex characters
Giant's transformation
Giant's change of heart
children's role in the story
gptkbp:choreography Joanna Goodwin
gptkbp:cinematography_by gptkb:Michael_Mc_Donough
gptkbp:composer gptkb:Paul_Williams
gptkbp:conflict Giant vs. children
Giant vs. self
gptkbp:country gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkbp:critical_reception positive
well-received
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired adaptations
translated into multiple languages
inspired merchandise
used in educational settings
analyzed in literary studies
performed in schools
adapted into various media
inspired other adaptations
featured in anthologies
inspired illustrations
inspired discussions on selfishness
taught moral lessons
gptkbp:cultural_significance explores themes of love and loss
teaches moral lessons
examines human nature
gptkbp:depicts social issues
gptkbp:directed_by gptkb:Clio_Barnard
gptkbp:director Drew Baker
gptkbp:distributor gptkb:Second_Sight_Films
gptkbp:edited_by gptkb:Michael_Mc_Donough
gptkbp:ended Giant's redemption
gptkbp:explores youth struggles
gptkbp:featured_in storytelling events
children's literature courses
gptkbp:features themes of poverty
themes of friendship
themes of childhood
a boy character
a giant character
gptkbp:filming_location gptkb:West_Yorkshire
gptkbp:first_published 1888
1891
gptkbp:follows two boys
gptkbp:genre gptkb:musical
gptkb:children's_literature
gptkb:drama
gptkbp:has_themes gptkb:acceptance
gptkb:loss
gptkb:friendship
gptkb:sacrifice
gptkb:family
gptkb:community
gptkb:trust
nature
growth
understanding
hope
innocence
empathy
isolation
redemption
change
disconnection
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Selfish Giant
gptkbp:illustrated_by various artists
gptkbp:illustrator gptkb:Charles_Robinson
gptkbp:influence gptkb:children's_literature
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:literary_analysis
modern fairy tales
modern children's stories
Oscar Wilde's later works
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Victorian_literature
gptkb:Oscar_Wilde
gptkb:fairy_tales
fairy tale motifs
gptkbp:influences gptkb:fairy_tales
modern fairy tales
gptkbp:inspiration gptkb:The_Happy_Prince
gptkb:fairy_tales
The Selfish Giant (fairy tale)
Oscar Wilde's themes
gptkbp:inspired gptkb:educational_programs
gptkb:artworks
literary critiques
artistic interpretations
gptkbp:inspired_by The Selfish Giant (fairy tale)
gptkbp:is_taught_in gptkb:friendship
compassion
forgiveness
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:lyricist gptkb:Paul_Williams
gptkbp:main_character the Giant
gptkbp:metacritic_score 85% on Rotten Tomatoes
7.3/10 on IMDb
gptkbp:moral value of friendship
importance of sharing
the importance of sharing
gptkbp:music_by gptkb:Tunng
gptkbp:music_style family-friendly
gptkbp:narrative third-person
gptkbp:narrative_style gptkb:fairy_tales
realism
allegorical
gptkbp:notable_production gptkb:UK_tour
West End production
Theatre Royal Bath production
gptkbp:notable_quote “ When the children came in, he was very angry.”
“ The garden was full of the most beautiful flowers.”
“ He was a very selfish giant.”
“ It is time to wake up.”
“ The Giant’s heart melted.”
gptkbp:notable_songs The Garden Song
The Children’s Song
The Selfish Giant's Lament
gptkbp:performance approximately 60 minutes
gptkbp:plot Giant's eventual change of heart
Giant's selfishness leads to isolation
children's joy in the garden
gptkbp:plot_point arrival of spring
Giant builds a wall
Giant's death and redemption.
Giant's eventual kindness
Giant's isolation
children find a way in
gptkbp:premiere_location gptkb:UK
gptkbp:premiered_on gptkb:2013
gptkb:Cannes_Film_Festival
gptkbp:produced_by gptkb:Clio_Barnard
gptkbp:production_company gptkb:Theatre_Royal_Bath
gptkbp:production_years gptkb:2013
gptkbp:protagonist the Giant
gptkbp:published_in gptkb:The_Happy_Prince_and_Other_Tales
1888
gptkbp:related_to gptkb:The_Nightingale_and_the_Rose
gptkb:The_Little_Match_Girl
gptkbp:related_works gptkb:The_Nightingale_and_the_Rose
gptkb:The_Fisherman_and_His_Soul
gptkb:The_Happy_Prince
gptkb:The_Canterville_Ghost
gptkbp:released_in gptkb:2013
gptkbp:resolution Giant's transformation
Giant learns to love
gptkbp:runtime 91 minutes
gptkbp:set_in Bradford
gptkbp:setting a garden
gptkbp:setting_time gptkb:spring
winter
gptkbp:starring gptkb:Peter_Wright
Conner Chapman
Shaun Thomas
Rebecca O' Mara
gptkbp:suitable_for ages 5 and up
gptkbp:symbolism the seasons
the children
the garden
gptkbp:target_audience gptkb:children
young adults
gptkbp:theme selfishness
redemption
gptkbp:themes gptkb:friendship
redemption
selflessness
gptkbp:translated_into multiple languages
gptkbp:written_by gptkb:Oscar_Wilde
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_Nightingale_and_the_Rose
gptkb:Oscar_Wilde
gptkb:The_Star_Child
gptkb:The_Happy_Prince
gptkb:Everyday_Robots
gptkb:The_Yellow_Book
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5