Who directed the 1995 film 'Babe'?

'Babe' is a 1995 comedy-drama film directed by Chris Noonan, produced by George Miller and written by both. It is an adaptation of Dick King-Smith's 1983 novel 'The Sheep-Pig', which tells the story of a farm pig who wants to do the work of a sheepdog. The film is narrated by Roscoe Lee Browne and the main animal characters are played by both real animals and animatronic puppets.

'Babe' was filmed in Robertson, New South Wales, in 1994 and released theatrically on 4 August 1995, going on to become a critical and commercial success, with several 'Academy Award' nominations. It was ultimately nominated for seven 'Academy Awards', including 'Best Picture', 'Best Director', 'Best Supporting Actor' for James Cromwell, 'Best Screenplay Based on Material Previously Produced or Published', 'Best Art Direction' and 'Best Film Editing', winning 'Best Visual Effects'.

Chris Noonan (born 14 November 1952) is an Australian filmmaker and actor. He is best known for the family film 'Babe' (1995), for which he was nominated for the 'Academy Award for Best Director' and 'Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay'. In 2006 he directed the biographical film, 'Miss Potter', based on the life of children's author Beatrix Potter.

Noonan served for two years (1987–88) as President of the Australian Screen Directors' Association, and in 1990 was appointed for a three-year term as Chairman of the Australian Film Commission.