The Song Spinner

The Song Spinner (1995)

In an isolated, snow-covered country known as the Water Land, the town of Shandrilan remains the quietest place in the world because its "Hush Law" prohibits noise of any kind, including music. Enter the exiled gypsy Zantalalia (Patti LuPone), who returns determined to pass her singing secrets on to ten-year-old Aurora (Meredith Henderson), an action that will get the girl in trouble with Captain Nizzle of the dreaded Noise Police. John Neville completes the cast of this colorful family fantasy.

Date of release
1995-11-19
TMDB
9.0 / 10 (1)
Runtime
1h 35m
Genres
Music, Fantasy, Family
Director
Randy Bradshaw

Casting

Interesting facts

The Song Spinner is a 1995 Canadian fantasy film, following the story of a kingdom where all forms of noise and music have been outlawed by a fascist Captain. When a beautiful and mysterious woman arrives in the kingdom, she bestows a "song spinner" upon Aurora, a curious and spirited little girl. The film was shot primarily onsite at the Fortress of Louisbourg on Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia. The Song Spinner stars Meredith Henderson as Aurora, with supporting actors including Patti LuPone, John Neville, David Hemblen, Julian Richings, Lorne Cossette and Matthew Lerigny, among others.

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