The secret of kells young brendan lives in a remote medieval outpost under siege from barbarian raids. Before watching this film, i was convinced that nothing could give up a run for its money and that it was a shooin to win in this category, but i found in kells a serious contender. Thanks to jerry beck for this photo from comiccon of the designing the secret of kells books arriving at comic con. We began designing and developing the project in 1999 while both finishing our studies and beginning our company, cartoon saloon. Charles hedges david sargent xicheng huang myduyen pham 2. The book of kells is a medieval manuscript created by monks in the ninth century. To help complete the magical book, brendan must overcome his deepest fears on a dangerous quest into the enchanted forest where he meets aisling, a mysterious young girl. Created in the years around 800, it survived viking raids and the theft of its jeweled covers. The unknown eighth or ninthcentury irish monk who, in a playful respite from his normal work, penned in the margins of a latin new testament manuscript an affectionate ode in his native tongue to the mousecatching prowess of his white cat would. What does this possibly have to do with the secret of kells, one of this years oscar nominees for best animated feature. The secret of kells is a wonderful film experience. Meath, ireland, the book was brought there after the monastic community on iona fled raids in the early ninth century. But a new life of adventure beckons when a celebrated master illuminator arrives from foreign lands carrying an ancient but unfinished book.
Click download or read online button to get the secret of kells book now. The book of kells holds a special place in the history of western art as a crowning achievement of the insular manuscript tradition. Moreover the story seems quite real as opposed to the elaborate tall tales hollywood invents. The secret of kells is a 2009 frenchbelgianirish animated fantasy film animated by cartoon saloon that premiered on 8 february 2009 at the 59th berlin international film festival. Visually, the secret of kells evokes artistic styles separated by more than years. May 21, 2019 concept art from the the 2009 animated film, the secret of kells. If youre looking for a film to bring the family too, you cant go wrong with the secret of kells. At the start of the movie, abbot cellach appears big and mean, and wants full authority over brendan. The secret of kells is a charming animated tale of enchantment and discovery. A long time ago i watched a magical animated short film about a young monk in a monastery set in dark ages ireland. The story it tells is of brendan, a young novice monk living at the monastery of kells and the book of iona which would eventually become known as the book of kells. Examination of the book of kells using microraman spectroscopy figure 1.
It has a unique look that might be called irish or celtic modern, and a compelling welltold story that is as charming as it is exciting. These study notes are suitable for ks2 history, literacy and art. This conference will focus on the book of kells, the worlds most famous medieval manuscript, with presentations on recent research trends and techniques, and on the challenges faced in displaying great manuscript treasures. From the stifling restrictions of abbey life during the time of the viking raiders, a young monk finds life and magic and danger when he escapes to the woods, and finds a kindred spirit. If you like the secret of kells you might like similar movies song of the sea, a cat in paris, the last unicorn, the triplets of belleville, treasure planet. The 11th century annals of ulster describe the book of kells as.
See more ideas about the secret of kells, character design and song of the sea. The solid lines depict the raman scan from the wing and shirt o f an angel in the top left corner of folio 183r. In a remote medieval outpost of ireland, young brendan embarks on a new life of adventure when a celebrated master illuminator arrives from foreign lands carrying a book brimming with secret. The secret of kells download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. The secret of kells, directed by tomm moore, concerns the book of kells, a medieval illuminated manuscript that ranks among the most important artifacts of irish civilization. The original book of kells, which was probably created in the early 8th century, juxtaposed with the upa shorts of the 1950s, richard williams the thief and the cobbler, genndy tartakovskys tv programs and disneys mulan charles solomon. Before watching the secret of kellsthe 2009 animated indie whose best animated feature oscar nomination surprised practically everyone, since it never had a wide u. Pdf the examination of the book of kells using micro. A film guide that looks at the secret of kells 2009, an oscarnominated handdrawn animation about a boy living in mediaeval ireland who must complete a magic manuscript.
The secret of kells is one of the most stunning art directed animation features in quite. The book of kells is a famous illuminated latin manuscript containing the four gospels of the new testament combined with beautiful illumination. By tomm moore, ross stewart designing the secret of kells by tomm moore, ross stewart over pieces of preproduction art are reproduced in this book, with commentary throughout by the filmmakers. With as many disparate styles of animation there are in the world, between movies and television programs and the internet, its still impossible to say, kells is just like that. See more ideas about the secret of kells, concept art and character design. Ten years later, in 2009, thanks to the hard work of over 200 artists in 5 countries, it was finally released into cinemas. It went into wide release in belgium and france on 11 february, and ireland on 3 march. The secret of kells might rush it plot, but it visuals and what it culturally shares are mesmerizing. Magic, fantasy, and celtic mythology come together in a riot of color and detail that dazzle the eyes in a sweeping story about the power of imagination and faith to carry humanity through dark times. The secret of kells is a perfectly unique animated film, literally unlike anything else i can think to name. The new animated masterpiece from the producers of kirikou and the sorceress and the triplets of belleville, the secret of kells film blends fantasy and mythology to create a richly detailed and striking visual landscape, folding traditionally celtic influences into a riot of color and detail that dazzle the eyes. The secret of kells, an animated feature about a young boys passion for the manuscript was nominated for an oscar. It was simple yet amazingly intricate, and called back to the medieval illuminations by which it was inspired, particularly the illustrations in the famous book of kells.
The secret of kells where to stream and watch decider. Much like the film itself, designing the secret of kells is a work of art on its own. You can sort of hedge around, with its kind of this. The secret of kells is one of the most unique, beautiful, and eye popping animated films i have ever seen. The secret of kells is an absolutely fabulous, delightful, fanciful animated movie about young brendan who lives in the abbey of kells, where he becomes the great illuminator of the book of kells. Find out where the secret of kells is streaming, if the secret of kells is on netflix, and get news and updates, on decider. Released in february of 2005, the secret of kells was an irishbelgian coproduction that went on to garner various nominations and awards in film festivals, including an academy award nomination for best animated feature. Here is a film about a young and very brave medieval monk named brendan, a sacred book, a storied monastery, a fairy girl, an alarming creature and a forest containing little nuts that make brilliant. The secret of kells is an absolutely magical story, with the most delicately beautiful animation i have seen. It includes literally hundreds of gorgeous concept art and stunning character design pieces throughout the production of the film with some valuable commentary of its various stages.
Steve henderson from animation magazine skwigly tells us more. Young brendan lives in a remote medieval outpost under siege from barbarian raids. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. The secret of kells was a labour of love for me and our core crew since our college days. The secret of kells tells the story of the construction of this mythical book from the eyes of a kid named brendan and his version of the world, his thoughts while growing, the people he meets and all the knowledge and experiences he acquires. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. While its not a faithful historical account of the creation of the book of kells it is a. The secret of kells what is this remarkable animated.
The secret of kells 2009 the secret of kells 2009 the image could not be loaded. This guide is useful for exploring topics including pshe education and religious education, in addition to highlighting themes. Its a beautifully illuminated version of the four gospels. But a new life of adventure beckons when a celebrated master illuminator arrives from foreign lands carrying an ancient but unfinished book, brimming with secret wisdom and powers. The secret of kells official us page home facebook. I first saw the secret of kells a few years ago and immediately fell in love with the art style. Tomm moores christians, pagans, fairy girls and beasts. The art style of this movie i found very intriguing, with all the patterns and designs. Come down and get one signed today or any day until sunday. Understanding the struggle of youth is a difficult one especially for filmmakers, who are mostly adults and, as such, have. The secret of kells is about a boy named brendan who finds out about what is outside the walls of kells, which holds deep, dark secrets that little people know.