Elias: The Little Rescue Boat facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Elias: The Little Rescue Boat |
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| Directed by | Espen Fyksen |
| Starring | Joakim Gunby Esben Selvig |
| Country of origin | Norway |
| No. of episodes | 39 |
| Production | |
| Producer(s) | John M. Jacobsen |
Elias: The Little Rescue Boat (Norwegian: Den lille redningsskøyta Elias) is a popular children's story that started as a book in Norway in 1999. It's all about a brave little rescue boat named Elias. This fun story later became an animated TV show and even two movies!
The TV show first aired from 2005 to 2008. There were 39 episodes, and more were planned to be shown on NRK Super, a Norwegian TV channel. Elias is so well-loved that the Norwegian Society for Sea Rescue has even made him their special mascot!
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Meet Elias and His Friends
The world of Elias is very special because all the characters are like humans! This means that boats, cars, and even houses can talk and have feelings. Elias, the main character, is a small but brave rescue boat. He lives in a cozy harbor and always helps his friends and others in need.
The Adventures of Elias
In the stories, Elias and his friends go on many exciting adventures. They learn about friendship, helping others, and solving problems. Each episode or story usually involves Elias using his courage and smart thinking to save the day.
Elias on Television
The Elias: The Little Rescue Boat TV show brings the characters to life with animation. It's a great way to watch Elias and his friends have fun and learn important lessons.
Popular Episodes
The TV series has many episodes, each with a new adventure. Some of the early episodes from 2005 include:
- Velkommen til Lunvik (Welcome to Lunvik)
- Storeblink (Big Flash)
- Kruse Knallkul (Kruse Cool)
- Tråle i trøbbel (Trawler in Trouble)
- Kjapp kommer til Lunvik (Kjapp Comes to Lunvik)
- Båtracet (The Boat Race)
- Den store stormen (The Big Storm)
Later episodes from 2008 continued the fun with stories like:
- Fiskekonkurransen (The Fishing Competition)
- Søppel i Lunvik (Trash in Lunvik)
- Hvor er Elias (Where is Elias?)
- Spøkelsesbåten (The Ghost Boat)
- Flaskeposten (The Message in a Bottle)
- Krise i Lunvik (Crisis in Lunvik)
Elias on the Big Screen
Elias also starred in two exciting movies, bringing his adventures to an even bigger audience.
The Royal Yacht Film (2007)
| Elias and the Royal Yacht | |
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| Directed by | Espen Fyksen Lise I. Osvoll |
| Written by | Espen Fyksen Øyvind Rune Stålen |
| Starring | Aleksander Emil Dyrberg Ek Marit Andreassen Per Christian Ellefsen Svein Tindberg Klara Døving Ane Dahl Torp Nils Ole Oftebro Terje Strømdahl |
| Release date(s) | 23 February 2007 |
| Running time | 76 minutes |
| Country | Norway |
| Language | Norwegian |
The first movie, Elias and the Royal Yacht (Norwegian: Elias og kongeskipet), came out in 2007. It was directed by Espen Fyksen and Lise I. Osvoll. In this film, Elias goes on a special adventure involving a royal yacht. Many talented actors lent their voices to the characters, including Per Christian Ellefsen and Ane Dahl Torp.
The Treasure of the Sea Film (2010)
| Elias and the Treasure of the Sea | |
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| Directed by | Lise I. Osvoll |
| Written by | Espen Fyksen Øyvind Rune Stålen |
| Starring | Yngve E. Marcussen Sidney L. Lange Esben Selvig Cecilie Mosli Atle Antonsen Fredrik Steen Rigmor Galtung Even Stormoen Elisabeth Moberg Mikael Aksnes-Pehrson Marit A. Andreassen Jostein Sjøhaug John S. Kristensen Dennis Storhøi |
| Release date(s) | December 10, 2010 |
| Running time | 77 minutes |
| Country | Norway |
| Language | Norwegian |
The second movie, Elias and the Treasure of the Sea (Norwegian: Elias og jakten på havets gull), was released in 2010. Lise I. Osvoll directed this film. In this adventure, Elias and his friends are excited for the yearly fishing season. However, large fishing boats threaten to ruin the way of life for everyone in their village. Elias and his friends must work together to find a solution and protect their home. Famous voices like Atle Antonsen and Dennis Storhøi were part of the cast.
