TV series · 1980 · NHK General TV
Is The Wonderful Adventures of Nils based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. The Wonderful Adventures of Nils is based on the book The Wonderful Adventures of Nils by Selma Lagerlöf (1906).
The TV series premiered in 1980 on NHK General TV.
The book behind The Wonderful Adventures of Nils
The Wonderful Adventures of Nils
by Selma Lagerlöf · first published 1906 · fantasy
1906 children's fantasy novel by Selma Lagerlöf.
Other adaptations of The Wonderful Adventures of Nils
- The Enchanted Boy (film, 1955)
Common questions
Is The Wonderful Adventures of Nils based on a book?
Yes. The Wonderful Adventures of Nils is based on the book The Wonderful Adventures of Nils by Selma Lagerlöf (1906).
Who wrote the book The Wonderful Adventures of Nils is based on?
The Wonderful Adventures of Nils was written by Selma Lagerlöf and first published in 1906.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Wonderful Adventures of Nils before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the TV series.
More screen adaptations of Selma Lagerlöf's books
- The Phantom Carriage (film, 1921)
- The Saga of Gosta Berling (film, 1924)
- Sons of Ingmar (film, 1919)
- The Tower of Lies (film, 1925)
- Karin Daughter of Ingmar (film, 1920)
- The Lass from the Stormy Croft (film, 1917)