The Secret of Kells
Release Date: March 5, 2010 (NY; Boston release: Mar. 19; expands: Apr. 2)
Studio: GKIDS
Director: Tomm Moore, Nora Twomey
Screenwriter: Fabrice Ziolkowski
Genre: Adventure, Animation
MPAA Rating: N/A
Website: TheSecretOfTheKells.com
Starring: Brendan Gleeson, Evan McGuire, Christen Mooney, Liam Hourican, Mick Lally, Michael McGrath, Paul Tylack, Paul Young
Plot Summary: Magic, fantasy, and Celtic mythology come together in a riot of color and detail that dazzle the eyes, in this sweeping story about the power of imagination and faith to carry humanity through dark times. Young Brendan lives in the Abbey of Kells, a remote medieval outpost under siege from raiding barbarians. One day a celebrated master illuminator arrives from foreign lands carrying an ancient but unfinished book, brimming with secret wisdom and powers. To help complete the magical book, Brendan has to overcome his deepest fears on a dangerous quest that takes him into the enchanted forest, where mythical creatures hide. It is here that he meets the fairy Aisling, a mysterious young wolf-girl, who helps him along the way. But with the barbarians closing in, will Brendan's determination and artistic vision illuminate the darkness and show that enlightenment is the best fortification against evil?
Release Date: March 5, 2010 (NY; Boston release: Mar. 19; expands: Apr. 2)
Studio: GKIDS
Director: Tomm Moore, Nora Twomey
Screenwriter: Fabrice Ziolkowski
Genre: Adventure, Animation
MPAA Rating: N/A
Website: TheSecretOfTheKells.com
Starring: Brendan Gleeson, Evan McGuire, Christen Mooney, Liam Hourican, Mick Lally, Michael McGrath, Paul Tylack, Paul Young
Plot Summary: Magic, fantasy, and Celtic mythology come together in a riot of color and detail that dazzle the eyes, in this sweeping story about the power of imagination and faith to carry humanity through dark times. Young Brendan lives in the Abbey of Kells, a remote medieval outpost under siege from raiding barbarians. One day a celebrated master illuminator arrives from foreign lands carrying an ancient but unfinished book, brimming with secret wisdom and powers. To help complete the magical book, Brendan has to overcome his deepest fears on a dangerous quest that takes him into the enchanted forest, where mythical creatures hide. It is here that he meets the fairy Aisling, a mysterious young wolf-girl, who helps him along the way. But with the barbarians closing in, will Brendan's determination and artistic vision illuminate the darkness and show that enlightenment is the best fortification against evil?
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