By Way of the Stars facts for kids
Quick facts for kids By Way of the Stars |
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| Written by | Willi Fährmann (novel) Deborah Nathan Helen Asimakis |
| Directed by | Allan King |
| Starring | Zachary Bennett Gema Zamprogna |
| Theme music composer | John Welsman |
| Country of origin | Canada |
| Original language(s) | English |
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| Producer(s) | Trudy Grant Brian Parker Kevin Sullivan |
| Cinematography | Manfred Guthe |
| Editor(s) | Gordon McClellan Mairin Wilkinson |
| Production company(s) | Iduna Film Produktiongesellschaft Sullivan Entertainment |
By Way of the Stars is an exciting Canadian adventure TV mini-series. It was made in 1992 by Sullivan Entertainment and a German company called Beta-Taurus Kirch Group. The story begins in Germany (Prussia) in the 1800s. Then, it takes you on a journey through America after the Civil War, all the way to Canada's wild west. This series is like a young boy's version of the famous movie "Dances with Wolves."
The six-hour mini-series is based on a popular German children's book. The book is called "The Long Journey of Lukas B." This TV show was made with help from ZDF, a big TV channel in Germany. It also worked with the CBC and the Disney Channel. The entire series was filmed in a place called Uxbridge, Ontario, in Canada. This production was even nominated for two Gemini awards, which are important TV awards in Canada.
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About the Story: A Boy's Big Adventure
The story of "By Way of the Stars" starts in 1865. It's about a brave thirteen-year-old boy named Lukas. He lives in a place called Prussia, which is now part of Germany. Lukas decides to move to America to get away from some family problems. He also needs to escape a dangerous enemy.
During his long and difficult journey, Lukas meets a young girl named Ursula. She is also on her own adventure. Together, these two children face many challenges. They have to learn how to survive the tough life on the American frontier. It's a story about courage, friendship, and finding your way in a new world.
Who's in the Show? Meet the Cast
Here are some of the main actors who brought this adventure to life:
- Zachary Bennett – Lukas Bienmann, the main character
- Gema Zamprogna – Ursula von Knabig, Lukas's friend
- Christian Kohlund – Karl Bienmann
- Michael Mahonen – Ben Davis
- Hannes Jaenicke – Otto von Lebrecht
- Jan Rubeš - Nathan
- Dominique Sanda - Christina von Knabig
- Frances Bay - Annie Pyle
- Tantoo Cardinal - Franoise
- John Neville - Professor Billby
- R. H. Thomson - Priest
- Eric Schweig - Black Thunder
- Gordon Tootoosis - Cree Chief
- Anja Kruse - Maria Bienmann
- Dietmar Schönherr - Friedrich Brunneck
- Günther Maria Halmer - Heinrich von Knabig
- Volker Lechtenbrink - Jürgen
- Toby Proctor - Franz
- Albert Millaire - Renauld
- Miroslav Donutil - Albert
How to Watch: Home Media Releases
If you want to watch "By Way of the Stars," you have a few options! The mini-series was first released on DVD in 2005. This version was a shorter, two-hour movie. Later, in 2012, the full six-hour version was released on DVD. This means you can watch the whole story as it was originally shown.
You can also stream the series online. It's available in a digital format on Sullivan Entertainment's Gazebo TV. This makes it easy to watch on your computer or tablet.
Awards and Recognition
"By Way of the Stars" was recognized for its quality and storytelling. Here are some of the awards and nominations it received:
- 2 Gemini Nominations – These were for Best Direction in a Series (for Allan King) and Best Original Music Score for a Series in 1993.
- Bronze Plaque Award – This award was given at the Columbus International Film Festival in the U.S. in 1993.
