The NeverEnding Story (1984) Edit

A Century of Studying the Southern Oracle, by Professor Engywook.

A delicious looking limestone rock!

A hole would be something. No, it was Nothing.

A hole?

A human child? Where can I find one?

A little boy!

A new name? That's all?

A Rock Biter!

A strange sort of Nothing is destroying everything.

Actually, we don't care.

All right, hang on tight.

All the land is gone.

And I have been trying to help it.

And it got bigger and bigger.

And now, he has come here...

And so will I.

And then, finally, no rocks.

And whoever has the control...

Any chance of success?

Anything of interest to the scientific community?

Are you the Southern Oracle?

Are you the Southern Oracle?

Artax, please.

Artax, stupid horse.

Artax, you're sinking! Come on!

Artax!

As many as you want.

As to those riding lessons you wanted...

As to those riding lessons you wanted...

Atreyu and Artax!

Atreyu must face his true self.

Atreyu the Warrior.

Atreyu wouldn't quit now.

Atreyu, no!

Atreyu!

Atreyu! Where are you?

Atreyu.

Atreyu.

Bastian made many other wishes...

Bastian, please!

Bastian, we each have responsibilities.

Bastian!

Be confident.

Because people have begun to lose their hopes...

Because people who have no hopes...

Brave warrior.

But afterwards you get to be a little boy again.

But I can't. I must keep my feet on the ground.

But I didn't get in touch with an earthling!

But I have terrible news.

But I lost the Auryn.

But I'll be happy to go back to hunting the purple buffalo.

But if you fail...

But it's only a story.

But it's only a story. It's not real.

But kind people find that they are cruel.

But that's easy.

But that's impossible!

But that's impossible. They couldn't have heard me.

But that's no reason to fall out of the basket again.

But that's what I like about them.

But there just might be one chance.

But we have to get on with things, right?

But why?

But you just said it was...

But, yesterday I wasn't.

Clever boy.

Come back, please.

Come for me, Gmork. I am Atreyu!

Come on, boy.

Come on, boy. Come on.

Come on, lazybones! Can't you go any faster?

Comic books.

Confronted with their true selves...

Could you get around...

Did he make it? Did he?

Did the lake dry up?

Do not be afraid.

Do you have a cold?

Don't go yet. I haven't told you about the next gate.

Don't worry about it.

Don't worry.

Don't worry. It's a racing snail.

Don't you know anything about Fantasia?

Down here.

Drink that.

Every part...

Excuse me...

Falkor, it's even more beautiful than I thought!

Falkor, it's like the Nothing never was.

Falkor!

Falkor!

Fancy armor doesn't help.

Fantasia can arise anew...

Fantasia has no boundaries.

Fantasia has totally disappeared?

Farewell, Atreyu.

Faster, Falkor! We have to hurry.

Fight against the sadness.

For me.

For what? To find out what you already knew?

Forget about it.

Forget it.

Friends, I know why you are all here.

Get back in there.

Get back to your own corner, Engy.

Get out of here! I don't like kids.

Give up.

Go on, scaredy cat!

Good morning, Bastian.

Good old Falkor.

Good?

Have you ever been to the Southern Oracle?

Have you ever been...

He alone has a chance to fight the Nothing and save us.

He has suffered with you.

He has to give me a new name.

He is our only hope.

He is very close, listening...

He just has to call it out.

He made it!

He made it! Atreyu made it through the Sphinx gate.

He made it.

He made it.

He simply can't imagine...

He who wears the Auryn speaks for the Empress.

He's already chosen it.

He's going on.

He's well.

Here comes one that looks fancy.

Here we go again.

Here we just sell small rectangular objects. They're called books.

Here?

Hey, it's the weirdo.

His name is Atreyu.

His name...

How can I get there?

How could he let that happen?

How did you know that?

How many wishes do I get?

How?

Hurry, Falkor! The Nothing's everywhere.

I always thought that's what they were.

I am a warrior.

I am Atreyu.

I am somewhat of an expert on the Southern Oracle.

I am the expert on the Southern Oracle.

I am the only Atreyu of the Plains People.

I am the servant...

I can give her any name she wants.

I can never quite reach it.

I can't. I can't get beyond the boundaries of Fantasia.

I don't know.

I got a call from your math teacher yesterday.

I have failed you, Empress.

I have to...

I just barely got away from the Nothing.

I know books. I have 186 of them at home.

I know how it happened.

I know what you want. It's time to eat.

I like children.

I like that. The patient telling the doctor it's all right.

I lost him in the Swamps of Sadness.

I never knew it was that beautiful.

I swear it wasn't me.

I think he'll make it.

I think I know what it was. Tell us more.

I told you to stay awake.

I understand, son.

I understand.

I was just going to...

I was sent to kill the only one...

I was the one chosen to stop the Nothing.

I will just sit here...

I won't give up. Don't quit.

I work scientifically.

I'll decide when he's well. It's your turn when I say it is.

I'll save you. I will do what I dream.

I'm always finding you in my place.

I'm going to try.

I'm sorry, but this is not the time nor place for children.

I'm very disappointed you didn't even try out for the swimming team.

I've been studying the Southern Oracle for years.

If he keeps stuffing his face like that, soon there won't be any rocks here either.

If I don't save her, she'll die.

If we're about to die anyway, I'd rather die fighting.

If you ain't got money, you go in the garbage.

If you come any closer...

If you don't tell me and the Nothing keeps coming, you'll die too. Both of you.

If you don't want me here, you shouldn't have sent for me.

If you really are the Atreyu we sent for...

If you want to save our world...

In the beginning, it is always dark.

Is he a nutcase?

Is it time to go already?

Is that the Southern Oracle?

Is there someone else here, too?

It has to hurt if it's to heal.

It is all that remains of my vast empire.

It is like a despair...

It is my scientific specialty.

It really is a racing snail.

It was not you we sent for. We wanted Atreyu.

It was the only way to get in touch with an earthling.

It will be very dangerous.

It will guide and protect you.

It will take me a couple of a weeks.

It's 10,000 miles away.

It's all right.

It's even worse than this one.

It's my turn.

It's my turn. Let me see. I'm the scientist.

It's okay.

It's only a story.

It's the emptiness that's left.

It's the world of human fantasy.

It's too difficult for you.

Just where did you and your dragon come from?

Leaving so soon?

Let the Auryn guide you.

Let's see what he really thinks of himself.

Listen.

Listen.

Listen.

Look, Atreyu. The Nothing.

Look, there they are.

Look.

Look.

Look.

Math test. Oh, no!

Maybe he doesn't know what to do.

Maybe I'll take a few of these yummy gourmet rocks, for the road...

Maybe our whole land is in danger.

Morla, I bring terrible news.

Morla, the Ancient One.

Morla?

Morla.

Move. Please.

Must be a real vintage year.

My horse died, I nearly drowned.

My name is Atreyu. I came to find the Southern Oracle.

My name is Engywook. She's Urgl. Ever heard of me?

My name is Falkor.

My people are sending me to the Ivory Tower, to the Empress, for help.

Near my home, there used to be a beautiful lake...

Never. I'm a luck dragon.

Next time let me see what happens. It's my telescope.

Night Hob, this could be serious!

Night Hob, this could be serious!

No one can give you any advice except this:

No one from Fantasia...

No, I've read Treasure Island...

No, it hasn't.

No, it's a great idea!

No, not too much.

No, you didn't fail. I'm the one who failed.

No, you don't!

No. It just wasn't there anymore.

No. It's the first of the two gates you must pass through...

No. Only 9,891...

No. We're allergic...

Nobody gives a hoot about me and my stupid bat.

Nonsense. You don't understand anything.

Not again!

Not again.

Not Atreyu the Child.

Not that it matters...

Nothing was there anymore. Not even a dried up lake.

Nothing was there anymore. Not even a dried up lake.

Nothing.

Now I see why you picked this camp.

Now, this is going too far.

Now. And you must hurry, Atreyu.

Of course, most people...

Of course. I knew everything.

Oh, boy!

Oh, stupid bat!

Oh, this is something special.

Okay.

On your way.

One grain of sand.

Only a human child...

Only now...

Open your hand.

Pardon me.

Please help me. Do you recognize this?

Please help me. You said you knew the answer.

Really?

Rock Biter...

Run, Atreyu!

Run! Now!

She also says you don't do your homework on time.

She says that you were...

She's dying.

She's our only hope.

So I won't be able to get beyond the boundaries of Fantasia.

So the Nothing grows stronger.

So what? That won't be too hard for him.

So, little fellow, you're on your way to the Southern Oracle?

So, she cannot save us.

Some day I'll publish my book:

Some kids from school.

Son, it's time you and I had a talk.

Stop daydreaming. Start facing your problems. Okay?

Sure. It's right around the corner.

Tell me, please.

Thank you.

That was limestone, with a dash of quartz.

That, at least, would be something.

That's it.

That's my bat wing broth.

That's not true.

That's not true. If it didn't matter to you, you could tell me.

That's right.

That's so good.

That's what everyone thinks.

That's what I'm talking about.

The boy will need my scientific advice much more.

The earthling child.

The Empress herself has become deathly ill.

The Empress.

The Empress...

The little man with his racing snail...

The Neverending Story?

The Nothing grows stronger every day.

The Nothing!

The Nothing...

The Nothing...

The observatory. To the winch, wench.

The one...

The ones you read...

The Plains People who hunt the purple buffalo...

The Shell Mountain.

The Southern Oracle?

The Sphinxes can see straight into your heart.

The Sphinxes' eyes, are they open or shut? Let me see.

The Sphinxes' eyes...

The video arcade is down the street.

The worst one is coming up. Next is the Magic Mirror Gate.

Then fight the Nothing.

Then our world will disappear.

Then there will be no Fantasia anymore.

Then why are we all just sitting here...

Then you must know what can save Fantasia.

There it is!

There seems to be a mysterious link between her illness and the Nothing.

There seems to be a mysterious link between her illness and the Nothing.

There, I think we've had a nice talk.

There's a terrible Nothing sweeping over the land.

There's eye of newt in there, tree mold, old lizard brains...

There's no fool like an old fool.

Therefore...

They look like big...

They look...

They require effort and make no beeps.

They run maybe 300, 370...

They were with him when he took the book...

They're shut.

Things will work out fine.

This book is not for you.

Those delicious rocks are the reason we've camped here.

Try it.

Turn around! You have to! Now!

Very tasty.

Volume I: The Early Years.

Wait!

Wait! Stay here.

Wake up!

Wake up! Ready for takeoff.

Wake up.

We are on the same mission. After all, if the Empress can't save us...

We are on the same...

We can't just hang around here.

We can't let Mom's death...

We can't wait for a snail. Can I carry you?

We don't even care...

We don't know.

We haven't spoken to anyone else...

We should have more.

We will not harm you.

We?

We're going to get you!

Weirdo, you got any cash for us today?

Well, little man, still in pain?

Well, what is it?

Well...

Well...

Weren't you afraid you couldn't escape?

What are we waiting for?

What are you going to wish for?

What are you on to?

What can we do?

What do I have to do?

What do you mean?

What do you think?

What if they...

What kind of a quest?

What the boy needs now is one of my potions.

What?

What?

What's so funny?

What's that book about?

What's that?

What's that?

What's the matter?

What's the matter?

When do I begin?

Where are you going, wimp?

Where are you?

Where is he? If he's so close, why doesn't he arrive?

While you're reading them...

Who are you running away from?

Who are you, really?

Who are you?

Why do you look so sad?

Why don't you sit down and be quiet for once?

Why is Fantasia dying then?

Why is it so dark?

Why not punch them in the nose?

Why?

With luck.

With luck.

Yes, of course.

Yes, you're right.

Yes.

Yes.

Yes.

Yes. But it's hopeless.

Yes. I mean, no.

Yes. Let's go now.

Yes. We Night Hobs live in the South and it's there, too.

You and your scientific work.

You brought me the entire 10,000 miles?

You can only find one...

You can't get away.

You could use a dose of juicy vitamins, too.

You don't move in scientific circles.

You got to move or you'll die.

You have more than one.

You have to try. You have to care.

You haven't.

You knew about the earthling child?

You must leave all your weapons behind.

You must leave.

You say you love horses but you're afraid to get on a real one.

You see, I've been traveling all day.

You talked in your sleep.

You tried.

You were unconscious.

You're amazing.

You're dead, chicken!

You're disturbing my scientific work.

You're doing fine, Artax.

You're hiding, aren't you?

You're my friend. I love you.

You're old enough to get your head down out of the clouds and...

You've come to the right place.

Your books are safe.

And my name is... Atreyu. And you're on a quest.

Do you know where they are? I have no idea.

He went that way. Which way?

I always said he could do it. Good.

I was trying to... Sneak away?

Is he a nutcase? No, he's a Rock Biter.

It's too far away. I wouldn't necessarily say that.

Where's your money? I don't have any!

You're lying. Foolish boy.

... a new name.

... and had many other amazing adventures...

... before he finally returned to the ordinary world.

... beyond the boundaries of Fantasia.

... can give her this new name.

... how much longer we can withstand the Nothing.

... needs...

... when he hid from the boys in the bookstore.

... with you.

... you must hurry.

...and forget their dreams.

...and get me the final information for my book.

...and keep both feet on the ground.

...and let it take me away, too.

...and our whole world will be destroyed.

...and scratch behind my right ear?

...and to save our world.

...are easy to control.

...are safe.

...as the dragon flies.

...be an excuse for not getting the job done, right?

...but then...

...but would it be all right if I joined you this evening?

...but yes.

...can have the honor of being my last victim.

...Captain Nemo...

...destroying this world.

...drawing horses in your math book.

...even the stupid bat.

...every creature...

...for thousands of years.

...from your dreams and wishes.

...good, strong hands, don't they?

...hands, don't they?

...has the power.

...have among them a great warrior.

...have come to beseech...

...I will rip you to shreds.

...instead of taking off for the Ivory Tower?

...is a piece of the dreams and hopes of mankind.

...it has no boundaries.

...Lord of the Rings, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, Tarzan.

...most men run away screaming.

...never get that far.

...now...

...of the power behind the Nothing.

...others are sharing his.

...pulled them right out of my hands.

...right now.

...stay closed until someone who does not feel his own worth...

...strong...

...the Auryn in a long time.

...the Empress for help.

...the Empress will surely die...

...the more magnificent Fantasia will become.

...the Night Hob...

...then it was gone.

...then it was gone.

...they're all gone.

...to every word we say.

...to ourselves.

...to youth.

...trapped inside your submarine while the giant squid is attacking you?

...tries to pass by.

...was Atreyu.

...what you told us is also happening where I live in the West.

...whether or not we care.

...who can save us all.

...who could?

...will be here any minute.

...with the Auryn symbol on the cover...

...you get to become Tarzan or Robinson Crusoe.

"...also began his quest."

"...and found himself in strange surroundings.

"...Atreyu slowly opened his eyes...

"...but they could not find a cure for the Empress.

"...crashed and rumbled through the eerie woods. "

"...he carried with him the hopes of all Fantasia. "

"...somewhere in the deadly Swamps of Sadness. "

"...that the Creature of Darkness, the Gmork...

"...the wisest being in Fantasia...

"...was already tracking them down."

"...where they could go no further."

"...whose home was the Shell Mountain...

"...without success.

"...would sink into the swamp."

"After days and nights of unconsciousness...

"And so, there was only one chance left.

"At the same time...

"Everyone knew that whoever let the sadness overtake him...

"He was clean and his wounds were dressed. "

"It is my scientific specialty."

"Neither Atreyu nor his horse, Artax, had the vaguest suspicion...

"On and on they flew until they reached the Sea of Possibilities...

"Only a few fragments of this once...

"Suddenly, something enormous...

"The Empress had already sent for the great warrior.

"The wind whistled through the tops of the ancient trees.

"They had been traveling aimlessly for almost a week...

"To find Morla, the Ancient One...

"When he finally appeared on the terrace of the Ivory Tower...