The Tale of the Wonderful Potato facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Tale of the Wonderful Potato |
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| Directed by | Anders Sørensen |
| Written by | Anders Sørensen |
| Narrated by | Kai Løvring |
| Editing by | Jette Michaelsen |
| Release date(s) | 1985 (Denmark) |
| Running time | 22 minutes |
| Country | Denmark |
| Language | Danish |
The Tale of the Wonderful Potato (which in Danish is Eventyret om den vidunderlige kartoffel) is a fun animated movie from 1985. It was made by Anders Sørensen. The film was supported by the Danish Film Institute.
This short movie tells the amazing story of the potato through history. It mainly focuses on how potatoes became important in Europe. The film uses humor to make learning about history exciting. It covers everything from old Incan stories about potatoes to their popularity in fancy 18th-century French cooking.
Learning from the Potato Movie
This movie is only about 22 minutes long. It is a popular film in schools across Europe. Many teachers' groups around the world have praised it.
Who Should Watch This Film?
The Tale of the Wonderful Potato has been translated into many languages. You can watch it in Finnish, English, German, and Dutch. It is a great film for students in grades 5 through 8. It explains history in a way that is easy to understand and fun.
What You Will Learn
The movie teaches you about many interesting topics, including:
- The history of the potato in South America and Europe.
- Important world leaders who were part of the potato's story.
- What life was like between the 16th and 18th centuries.
- Major world events that happened during those times.
- How to store, prepare, and get nutrition from potatoes.
