Rojo
The Secret of Kells (2009)
A touching animated feature that explores an old Irish myth about the origins of the book of Kells. It takes place within an interesting time period of history where Christianity is replacing the pagan beliefs of old. At the same time raids from the Northmen (Vikings) were disrupting the area through their constant raids.
The animation was very fanciful and I think it enhanced the movie as it helped you understand what the characters were feeling without much set up or dialogue. The characterization is easily done just through the visual clues. It's animation is technically raw, in the vein of Samurai Jack, but works amazing well.
Brendan is a young apprentice in an abbey where he's looked after by his overly protective uncle, Abbot Cellach. He meets Brother Aidan, an illuminator, who fled from a Northmen raid on his home. He is unable to finish the book of Kells without various items and the help of his young apprentice, Brendan. This leads to conflict with Abbot Cellach as they have differing ideas of what is best for the boy.
The melting of pagan beliefs with Christian ones is interesting to watch and even more so when one realizes that it actually happened in somewhat of the same manner.This duality of the story, as well as it's historical significance is one of the things that distinguishes the movie and makes it a memorable piece.
Pass- This visually striking piece has enough substance to make it memorable.
P.S. Here's the theatrical trailer
Brendan gets help from his new friend Aisling, a forest spirit.
Brendan is a young apprentice in an abbey where he's looked after by his overly protective uncle, Abbot Cellach. He meets Brother Aidan, an illuminator, who fled from a Northmen raid on his home. He is unable to finish the book of Kells without various items and the help of his young apprentice, Brendan. This leads to conflict with Abbot Cellach as they have differing ideas of what is best for the boy.
The melting of pagan beliefs with Christian ones is interesting to watch and even more so when one realizes that it actually happened in somewhat of the same manner.This duality of the story, as well as it's historical significance is one of the things that distinguishes the movie and makes it a memorable piece.
Pass- This visually striking piece has enough substance to make it memorable.
P.S. Here's the theatrical trailer
