Body Troopers (Norwegian: Jakten på nyresteinen), also known as Chasing the Kidneystone, is a 1996 Norwegian children's film directed by Vibeke Idsøe, starring Torbjörn T. Jensen and Kjersti Holmen. Eight-year-old Simon shrinks himself to microscopic size in order to travel through his ailing grandfather's body in search of a kidney stone. On his journey he meets anthropomorphic characters such as the taste buds, white and red blood cells, and the vocal cords.[1]
Body Troopers | |
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Directed by | Vibeke Idsøe |
Written by | Vibeke Idsøe |
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Release date | 4 October 1996 |
Running time | 91 minutes |
Country | Norway |
Language | Norwegian |
The film is based on the book Jakten på nyresteinen, also written by Idsøe.[2]
Award | Category | Recipient | Result |
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1997 Chicago International Children's Film Festival | Adult's Jury Award | Won[3] | |
1997 Amanda Awards | Best Debut | Won | |
1997 Fantafestival | Best Special Effects, Grand Prize of European Fantasy Film in Silver |
Won | |
1997 Fantasporto | Grand Prize of European Fantasy Film in Gold | Nominated | |
1997 Málaga International Week of Fantastic Cinema | Best Director, Best Film, Best Special Effects |
Won | |
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