The offer a glimpse into the first major animated adaptation of Hergé’s famous reporter, produced between 1957 and 1964. While largely overshadowed today by the more faithful 1991 Nelvana series, the Belvision era is a nostalgic "time capsule" for collectors, though tracking down a complete set on DVD is notoriously difficult due to their fragmented release history. The DVD Dilemma: Rarity and Format
Produced by the Belgian studio Belvision, this was the first major animated adaptation of Tintin. Unlike later versions, these were originally short, five-minute episodes meant for television. Adaptation Style tintin belvision dvd
Les Aventures de Tintin, d'après Hergé (The Adventures of Tintin, after Hergé) Production Company: Belvision Studios (Brussels, Belgium) Original Release: 1957–1964 (TV series) DVD Release Period: 1990s–2000s (multiple international editions) The offer a glimpse into the first major
Hardcore Tintinologists cannot call their collection complete without the Belvision DVDs. While Moulinsart has aggressively pushed the 1991-1992 series (which is much more faithful), the Belvision shows represent the first audiovisual adaptation. Owning them is like owning a prototype of the Tintin mythos. Owning them is like owning a prototype of the Tintin mythos
Here’s a concise write-up on the releases, focusing on their historical significance, content, and how they compare to other adaptations.
Several DVD versions exist worldwide (Belgium, France, UK, Australia, Japan). The most comprehensive English-friendly releases come from (Australia) and early Universal Pictures UK releases.