Il était une fois... l'espace

Il était une fois... l'espace (1982-1983)

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L'Espace is 2nd part of French popular animated series Il était une fois.... This part is about the space in a future where our friends goes from one adventure to another, from one planet to another and answers questions about prehistory, ecology, new energy resources, etc.. At the end of this series our friends is going to solve the war between two nations...

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S01E26The Infinity of SpaceApr 2, 1983
S01E25The Battle of the TitansMar 26, 1983
S01E24The Great ComputerMar 19, 1983
S01E23City in FlightMar 12, 1983
S01E22An Hostile WorldMar 5, 1983
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Il \u00e9tait une fois... l'espace premiere?

Il \u00e9tait une fois... l'espace premiered on September 24, 1982.

Who are the main characters of the show?

The main characters of Il \u00e9tait une fois... l'espace are Pierrot, Petit Groucha, Groucha, and Metro.

What is the show's premise?

The show follows the adventures of a group of characters as they explore the universe, discover new planets, and encounter other life forms.

Who created the show?

The show was created by Albert Barill\u00e9.

What was the show's original title?

The original title of the show was Il \u00e9tait une fois... l'espace.

How many episodes of the show were there?

There were 26 episodes of the show.

What was the show's production company?

The show was produced by Procidis.

What was the show's music composed by?

The show's music was composed by Michel Legrand.

What was the show's animation style?

The show's animation style was a mixture of traditional and computer animation.

What was the show's target audience?

The show's target audience was children and families.

What was the show's original language?

The show was originally produced in French.

Was the show dubbed in other languages?

Yes, the show was dubbed into several languages including English, German, and Italian.

What awards did the show receive?

The show received the "Prix du Rayonnement Fran\u00e7ais" and the "Prix de la Fondation pour l'Enfance" in 1983.

Who was the director of the show?

The director of the show was Albert Barill\u00e9.

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Also known as

  • Once Upon a Time... Space
  • Es war einmal - Der Weltraum (Germany)
  • Μια Φορά Κι Έναν Καιρό Ήταν... Το Διάστημα (Greece)
  • Det var en gang verdensrommet (Norway)

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