Hugo the Hippo

Join Hugo on a kaleidoscopically colourful psychedelic trip, with sword-fighting apple-men and planets made out of cauliflower.

The Sultan of Zanzibar has a problem - his harbour is infested with sharks. With only one option left, he calls upon a herd of hippos to get rid of them. Obligingly, they do the job and the sharks are banished forever. But after a while Zanzibar’s townspeople turn against the hippos, leaving little Hugo to fend for himself. Hugo is a steadfast little character though, and makes a life for himself with the help of a group of friendly children. But will they manage to change the people’s opinions of hippos?

Join Hugo on a kaleidoscopically colourful psychedelic trip, with sword-fighting apple-men and planets made out of cauliflower. It’s a film from the same mould as the Yellow Submarine but instead of The Beatles our heroes are Jimmy and Marie Osmond, who also provide a hugely hummable soundtrack. For children aged 7+.