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| − | '''''Lego Ahab and Jezebel''''' is a 2010 biblical silent-brickfilm directed by [[Valente Q. Castro]] for [[Quintero-Castro Studios]]. The mini biblical-epic, which encompasses the short time span of five minutes, centers on the title characters: Ahab and Jezebel monarchs of the northern Kingdom of Israel. The story also surrounds other characters such as Naboth, Obadiah, and Elijah. The film won the [[GoldMinifigure Award]] for "Best Set Decoration",<ref>[http://quinterocastrostudios.yolasite.com/awards.php Quintero-Castro Studios - GoldMinifigure Awards]</ref> and was also nominated for "Best Special Effects" attributing to its ground-breaking lightning effect. The short is [[Quintero-Castro Studios]]' first feature biblical brickfilm released in black-and-white and with subtitles. |
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==Plot== |
==Plot== |
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[[File:Sets.png|thumb|left|112px|Rich, original sets resembling the northern Kingdom of Israel won the [[GoldMinifigure Award]] for "Best Set Decoration".]]Ahab, king of Israel, overlooks through his balcony a large vineyard. When he interrogates the guard Obadiah about the vineyard's owner, the guard tells him that the owner is Naboth of Jezreel. Ahab then sends him off to ask Naboth for the vineyard. The guard takes Naboth to the palace and then Ahab tries to bribe him[[File:Lego_AHAB_AND_JEZEBELmovieposter.PNG|thumb|106px|Re-release theatrical poster.]] with a chest of jewels, but Naboth refuses and leaves. Jezebel then appears in a cross-fade manner to find a depressed Ahab. He informs her of the vineyard issue and then Jezebel tells him to not worry about it, because she will find a way to obtain it for him. The next morning, she sends a royal letter that decrees the townspeople to give false testimony against Naboth, and to stone him to death. Naboth is taken, judged, and stoned until he is left dead on the floor. After this, Elijah is called by God to confront Ahab and Jezebel, which he does, and warns them about their future deceases. |
[[File:Sets.png|thumb|left|112px|Rich, original sets resembling the northern Kingdom of Israel won the [[GoldMinifigure Award]] for "Best Set Decoration".]]Ahab, king of Israel, overlooks through his balcony a large vineyard. When he interrogates the guard Obadiah about the vineyard's owner, the guard tells him that the owner is Naboth of Jezreel. Ahab then sends him off to ask Naboth for the vineyard. The guard takes Naboth to the palace and then Ahab tries to bribe him[[File:Lego_AHAB_AND_JEZEBELmovieposter.PNG|thumb|106px|Re-release theatrical poster.]] with a chest of jewels, but Naboth refuses and leaves. Jezebel then appears in a cross-fade manner to find a depressed Ahab. He informs her of the vineyard issue and then Jezebel tells him to not worry about it, because she will find a way to obtain it for him. The next morning, she sends a royal letter that decrees the townspeople to give false testimony against Naboth, and to stone him to death. Naboth is taken, judged, and stoned until he is left dead on the floor. After this, Elijah is called by God to confront Ahab and Jezebel, which he does, and warns them about their future deceases. |
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Revision as of 21:42, 21 August 2012
| Lego Ahab and Jezebel | |
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| Directed by | Valente Q. Castro |
| Written by | Valente Q. Castro (adapted screenplay) |
| Music by | "Africa" by Toto |
| Release date | February 4, 2010 |
| Studio | Quintero-Castro Studios |
| Distributor | QuinteroCastroFilms |
| IMDb | [1] |
Lego Ahab and Jezebel is a 2010 biblical brickfilm directed by Valente Q. Castro for Quintero-Castro Studios.
Plot
Rich, original sets resembling the northern Kingdom of Israel won the GoldMinifigure Award for "Best Set Decoration".
Ahab, king of Israel, overlooks through his balcony a large vineyard. When he interrogates the guard Obadiah about the vineyard's owner, the guard tells him that the owner is Naboth of Jezreel. Ahab then sends him off to ask Naboth for the vineyard. The guard takes Naboth to the palace and then Ahab tries to bribe him
Re-release theatrical poster.
with a chest of jewels, but Naboth refuses and leaves. Jezebel then appears in a cross-fade manner to find a depressed Ahab. He informs her of the vineyard issue and then Jezebel tells him to not worry about it, because she will find a way to obtain it for him. The next morning, she sends a royal letter that decrees the townspeople to give false testimony against Naboth, and to stone him to death. Naboth is taken, judged, and stoned until he is left dead on the floor. After this, Elijah is called by God to confront Ahab and Jezebel, which he does, and warns them about their future deceases.
Minifigure characters
- Ahab: Childlike, headstrong king of Israel.
- Jezebel: Villainous, selfish queen of Israel.
- Elijah: Prophet of God, fair and righteous man.
- Naboth: Old, conservative farmer that owns a vineyeard.
- Obadiah: Obedient, serious guard of Ahab's palace.
- False witness #1: Man that bears false witness to Naboth.
- False witness #2: Man that bears false witness to Naboth.
- Elder: Israelite priest who judges the city.
- Woman at stoning #1: Tchiya, Naboth's wife, played by Anastacia Gómez
- Woman at stoning #2: Sapphira, Naboth's daughter, played by Delia Castro-Gómez
Production
The brickfilm used sets that were used in other films, the "Jezreel City Gate" set was from Lego Joan of Arc, the "Palace Quarter" set was from Valente Q. Castro's The Ten Commandments, and the Samaria background was from Lego Jezebel. Some costumes were also borrowed, such as Jezebel's clothing was actually Nefretiri's dress in Valente Q. Castro's The Ten Commandments, as well as Ahab's royal wardrobe was indeed Sethi's Pharaoh apparel. These props were borrowed from these films, which are not yet released.
Award and nominations
| Year | Ceremony | Award | Result |
| 2011 | 1st GoldMinifigure Awards | "Best Set Decoration" | (won) |
| 2011 | 1st GoldMinifigure Awards | "Best Special Effects" | (nominated) |
References
External links
Lego Ahab and Jezebel at the Internet Movie Database
| Films directed by Valente Q. Castro (5 min. or longer) |
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| Lego Ahab and Jezebel (2010) - Lego Ma and Pa Kettle: Back on the Farm (2010) |