---
title: "Time Masters"
year: 1982
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/time-masters-1982"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 22501
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 80
community_rating: 7.2
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Time Masters (1982) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/time-masters-1982

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Time Masters is a film first released in 1982. Catalogued under Animation, Science Fiction, Adventure. Produced and broadcast by Hungarofilm, BBC, Pannónia Filmstúdió. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A daring space rescue race to save a stranded child from deadly hornets."

### Why Watch
- Stunning animation and imaginative world‑building
- Exciting interstellar chase with memorable characters

### Caveats & Content Note
- Pacing can feel uneven for modern audiences
- Tone & Suitability: Suitable for older children and adults; contains tense moments with dangerous insects.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: adventurous, sci-fi, animated, heroic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/time-masters-1982#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: René Laloux
- **Networks / Studios**: Hungarofilm, BBC, Pannónia Filmstúdió

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Jean Valmont** as *Jaffar (voice)*
- **Michel Elias** as *Silbad (voice)*
- **Frédéric Legros** as *Piel (voice)*
- **Yves-Marie Maurin** as *Matton (voice)*
- **Monique Thierry** as *Belle (voice)*
- **Sady Rebbot** as *Claude (voice)*
- **Patrick Baujin** as *Jad (voice)*
- **Pierre Tourneur** as *Yula (voice)*
- **Alain Cuny** as *Xul (voice)*
- **Yves Brainville** as *Général (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What genre does Time Masters belong to?
It is an animated science‑fiction adventure film.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is about 80 minutes.

### Q: Who are the main characters?
The story follows the young boy Piel, his friend Jaffar, the renegade Prince Matton, his fiancée, and Silbad.

### Q: What is the central conflict?
A race across space to rescue Piel after he is stranded on Perdide by giant hornets.

### Q: Is the film suitable for children?
The film features tense moments with dangerous insects, making it more appropriate for older children and adults.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Time Masters — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/22501)
- [Watch The Time Masters (1982) on MUBI](https://mubi.com/en/cz/films/the-time-masters)
- [timelinks™ - the big list of time travel video, time travel…](http://www.aetherco.com/timelinks/)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*