Il était une fois... la vie

Il était une fois... la vie (1987)

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The program was originally produced in France in 1987 by Procidis and directed by Albert Barillé. The series consists of 26 episodes and originally was aired on the French channel Canal+, and then on the state owned channel FR3. It is the third part of theOnce Upon a Time... series.

Once Upon a Time... Life reintroduced the edutainment formula that had been left out on Once Upon a Time... Space. The series combined entertaining storylines with factual information, presented metaphorically.

The series Once Upon a Time... Life used the same characters from the other Once Upon a Time... seasons: the good characters represent the cells that make up the body's systems and defense mechanisms, such as red blood cells, white blood cells andplatelets, while the bad characters represent the viruses and bacteria that threaten to attack the human body. Every episode of the series featured a different organ or system within the human body (like the brain, the heart, the circulatory system, etc.).

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EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E26And Life Goes On...Jun 17, 1987
S01E25Repairs and ChangesJun 17, 1987
S01E24The Chain of LifeJun 17, 1987
S01E23The HormonesJun 17, 1987
S01E22The VaccinationJun 17, 1987
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Il \u00e9tait une fois... la vie premi\u00e8re?

Il \u00e9tait une fois... la vie premiered on September 26, 1987.

What is the show's original language?

The show's original language is French.

Who created the show?

Albert Barill\u00e9 created the show.

What is the English translation of the show's title?

The English translation of the show's title is Once Upon a Time... Life.

What is the genre of the show?

The genre of the show is educational and animated.

Who are the main characters of the show?

The main characters of the show are Maestro, Pierrot, Psi, Le Teigneux, and others.

How many episodes does the show have?

The show has 26 episodes.

What is the show's plot?

Il \u00e9tait une fois... la vie is a journey through the human body, where animated characters explain how the human body works, including the organs, immune system, and blood circulation.

What age group is the show intended for?

The show is intended for children aged between 6 and 12 years.

What makes the show unique?

The show is unique because it combines an educational message with humor, music, and animation, making it engaging for children.

Who provides the voice for the Maestro character?

The voice for the Maestro character is provided by Roger Carel.

What is the show's theme song?

The show's theme song is "Le Temps de la Vie" (The Time of Life), performed by French singer Sandra Kim.

Is the show available on DVD or Blu-ray?

Yes, the show is available on DVD and Blu-ray.

Did the show win any awards?

Yes, the show won the Cristal Award for Best TV Production at the Annecy Animation Festival in 1988.

Who produced the show?

The show was produced by Procidis.

Also known as

  • Once Upon a Time... Life
  • Μια Φορά Κι Έναν Καιρό Ήταν... Η Ζωή (Greece)
  • Egyszer volt... az élet (Hungary)
  • Det var en gang - livet (Norway)

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