Film adaptations
The Swedish-German serial film, which was released in 1969, is considered canonical. The name of the actress became famous throughout the world - Pippi was played believably by Inger Nilsson. The embodied image turned out to be closest to the book’s mischievous girl, and the plot differs little from the original. The film did not find love or recognition in Russia.
Inger Nilsson as Pippi Longstocking
But Soviet audiences fell in love with Pippi, who shone in a two-part musical film directed by Margarita Mikaelyan in 1984. Famous actors were involved in the production: they met on the set (Madam Rosenblum), (the swindler Blom), (Pippi’s father), and Peppilotta is played by Svetlana Stupak. The film was filled with catchy compositions (just look at “The Pirates’ Song”!) and circus tricks, which added to the film’s charm.
Svetlana Stupak as Pippi Longstocking
The role of Pippi for Svetlana Stupak was the first and last in the cinema. At first, the girl did not pass the casting: the director rejected her for her blonde hair and adult appearance - Sveta did not look like a 9-year-old child. But the young actress got a second chance. The girl was asked to imagine herself as the daughter of the leader of a black tribe, to show spontaneity and enthusiasm.
Tami Erin as Pippi Longstocking
Stupak coped with the task, demonstrating to the cinema bison a stunning trick that did not require the participation of doubles. The authors of the film decided to film her, which they later regretted: Sveta’s character turned out to be even worse than the main character of the fairy tale. The director either grabbed the validol or wanted to pick up the belt.
In 1988, the red-haired beast reappeared on television screens. This time, the USA and Sweden teamed up to create the film “The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking”. Tami Erin appeared in the cinema for the first time.
Pippi Longstocking in the cartoon
The Canadian series, released at the end of the last century, became a striking animated film. Pippi's voice was provided by Melissa Altro. The directors did not take liberties and followed the literary pattern carefully created by the Swedish storyteller.
- Inger Nilsson's acting career didn't work out either - the woman worked as a secretary.
- In Sweden, on the island of Djurgården, a museum of fairy-tale heroes by Astrid Lindgren was built. Here you can visit Pippi Longstocking's house, where you can run, jump, climb and ride a horse named Horse.
Pippi Longstocking's House in the Astrid Lindgren Fairytale Heroes Museum
- The theater stage cannot do without such a bright character. During the New Year holidays of 2022, children are invited to the play “Pippi Longstocking” in the capital’s theater, staged in the best Vakhtangov traditions. Director Vera Annenkova promises deep content and circus entertainment.
History of creation
The red-haired girl Pippi brought her creator Astrid Lindgren world fame. Although the character appeared completely by accident - in the early 40s, the future literary star, who would later give the world a fat prankster, had a daughter Karin become seriously ill. Before going to bed, Astrid invented various wonderful stories for the child, and one day she received an assignment - to tell about the life of the girl Pippi Longstocking. The daughter herself came up with the heroine’s name, and initially it sounded “Pippi,” but in the Russian translation the dissonant word was changed.
Gradually, evening after evening, Pippi began to acquire individual characteristics, and her life began to be filled with adventures. The Swedish storyteller tried to put into her stories an innovative idea that appeared at that time in terms of raising children. According to the advice of newly minted psychologists, offspring need to be given more freedom and listen to their opinions and feelings. That's why Pippi turned out to be so headstrong, flouting the rules of the adult world.
For several years, Astrid Lindgren wrapped her fantasy in evening fairy tales, until she finally decided to write down the result on paper. The stories, where a couple of other characters settled - the boy Tommy and the girl Annika, turned into a book with illustrations by the author. The manuscript flew to a major publishing house in Stockholm, where, however, it did not find any fans - Pippi Longstocking was mercilessly rejected.
Books about Pippi Longstocking
But the writer was warmly received at Raben and Schergen, publishing her first work in 1945. It was the story “Pippi settles in the Chicken Villa.” The heroine immediately became popular. Following this, two more books and several stories were born, which were bought like hot cakes.
Later, the Danish storyteller admitted that the girl bore her character traits: as a child, Astrid was the same restless inventor. In general, the character’s characterization is a horror story for adults: a 9-year-old child does what he wants, easily copes with formidable men, carries a heavy horse.
Game program for birthdays “Peppilotta’s Adventure”
Kabanova Natalya
Game program for birthdays “Peppilotta’s Adventure”
Peppilotta's Adventure.
( Pippi enters the group with her back, enthusiastically examining her bag, then notices the children)
Pippi : what are you doing visiting me? (looks around)
So, wait, I didn’t understand anything! Did you come to me, or did I come to you?
Children: you came to us!
Pippi : I definitely remember how I cleaned my room, and then... well, okay, are we going to figure it out or play?
Children: play!
Pippi : That’s what I think too! (leans towards the bag for props)
. Oh, how are we going to play if we don’t know each other... Well, I hope you at least recognize me?
Children: yeah, nooo.
Peppy : (indignantly)
how is it not?
I'm Pippi with a long sock (pointing to the leg warmers)
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But how can I recognize and remember you all... I have a good, great idea, what a great guy I am! (takes out a hat)
1) Game “The hat is invisible”
Pippi : (shows the hat to the children)
Do you know what this is?
Children: cowboy hat, cap...
Pippi : (showing the SILENCE sign, calls everyone as close as possible, speaks in a whisper)
Thisoooo.... An invisible hat! And now it will help me get to know you!
RULES: when the music starts playing, you must run and dance around the entire area, as soon as the music stops playing, you freeze and close your eyes, just don’t peek! Then I put this invisibility hat on someone, and then you have to tell me his name! Well, what shall we try?
Children: yeahhhh.
Pippi : Yes, there are so many of you at once and you won’t remember, well, I think this won’t stop us from having fun further, right, guys?
Children: Yeah.
2) Game “Find the right color”
Pippi : oh, how you have so many things here... So colorful, big, small... Come on, let me test your attentiveness! Yes, and I’ll get used to it faster this way. Now I will tell you the color, and you must quickly find it in this room and touch it with your hand. Do you understand everything?
Children: yeah.
Pippi : Well, let’s check now.
RULES: I name the colors, and then I start saying: show a large object, a small one, a square one, then the colors again.
3) Game “BREEZE”
Pippi : how attentive you are! Found everything! But can you show me your strength? Who is your strongest here? (chooses two strong boys)
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Now you need to recruit guys for your teams. (dialing)
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Come on, show me your muscles! Yes, strong rivals. (I take out 2 balloons)
. And balloons will help us. One for a team called…., and the second team….
RULES: as soon as the music turns on, you must roll this ball, without using your arms and legs, to this place and come back. Your task is to get to your place as quickly as possible. (turn on music)
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Pippi : Soooo, now let's complicate the task. The commands remain the same, but now your task is to get to this place and keep the ball in the air.
Shall we try? And so, we are waiting for the music!
Pippi : (takes out 2 large balls, and now let's check how you can cope with such balls!
The kids start trying, but I quickly stop them. What are you talking about, this is for another game.
4) GAME “RUN AND DON’T DROPE”
Pippi : First, you need to stand in pairs. You must squeeze these balls between those parts of the body that I will name. For example, I say, you turn your back and squeeze it between your back like this. As soon as the music stops, I can tell you to take it with your stomachs, and you need to run further as the music starts.
Do you remember everything?
Children: yeah.
Peppy : Then let's go! (music starts)
5) Game "ANIMALS"
Pippi : Yeah, I don’t even have to compete with you. So I tested your attentiveness, I also know your strength, these are difficult guys. But how well do you understand, for example... in animals? Do you know what...a bear looks like? -Yes. Then picture it. Well, not bad. Now I will give you cards with animals drawn on them. Your task is to find your match. But you shouldn’t talk at the same time. You can show this animal, portray it, say its sounds... Whoever finds his mate faster is a great guy.
Well, let's start!
6) GAME “LET’S DANCE”
Pippi : let's dance now! And we will not dance with the whole body, but only with one part. For example: I say dance with the head, this means we freeze, but only our head dances. Got it? Now let's get to the music. (arms, stomach, heel, head, legs, butt, left arm and left leg, head and right leg, etc.)
Pippi : Oh, guys, how much time has already passed. I didn't even notice. Everyone has probably already lost me! By the way, I recently heard that it’s someone’s birthday today ! Well, quickly admit it - from whom? ...Why were you silent? It turned out somehow inconvenient, I came without a gift... But wait (I left for chocolates, I have small gifts for you, and since you are our birthday girl, help distribute them!
(distributing chocolates)
. Well, why are you delaying me again, did you at least enjoy being with me?
Children: yeah, nooo.
Pippi : (embarrassed)
Well, that's enough, that's enough, stop it! I liked you too, I hope to see you again. Bye-bye!
