Brendan and The Secret of Kells - 2009 - DvDrip

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Brendan and The Secret of Kells. 2009. DvDrip. TFX



One of Ireland’s key national treasures, the twelve hundred year old manuscript known as “The Book of Kells” is enhanced well beyond its religious origins by the exceptional richness of its illuminations and calligraphy. It is now kept at Dublin’s Trinity College. The circumstances that resulted in the survival of this artistic jewel are obscure, especially since Kells Abbey, where the book was kept and perhaps worked upon, was sacked by Viking raiders in the 10th Century.



This wonderfully rendered animated feature tells its own tale about the preservation of the book, taking inspiration from the Book of Kells for the stylised design of the movie’s characters and backgrounds.



In a 9th century Abbey, 12 year old novice Monk Brendan is entranced by the beauty of the book carried to Kells by a refugee artist-Brother from another sanctuary. Brendan is torn between his desire to work on the unfinished book and his duty to his uncle, Abbot Cellach, who is understandably focused on the Viking threat.



The pitch perfect vocal cast includes Evan McGuire and Brendan Gleeson (Alastor ‘Mad-Eye’ Moody in Harry Potter). The musical score is melodic and haunting.



This film is high grade storytelling where form and content are masterfully blended into a thing of beauty and great imagination.

Genre: Animation | Adventure

IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0485601/
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IMDB Rating: 7.7/10 (122 votes)

Language: English

Runtime: 75 minutes



Winner of several awards, including one at the 2009 Edinburgh Film Festival.

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