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ANIMATION FILMS
David Coleman (Birmingham)
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FEUD
A free adaptation of the final part of the Old English epic poem Beowulf
which attempts to re-create the epic atmosphere of the original, set in a
feudal society where men had an absolute duty to serve their King and to
die for him if necessary. In his turn, the King was expected to be generous
and, through strength, be determined to keep his nation at peace. The rich
tapestries, which hang in King Beowulf's Dark Ages royal 'mead-hall' - painted
by Lesley Mackinnon on a bit of old tablecloth - depict the legendary exploits
of the King's youth. Made with financial help from the University of Birmingham
Guild of Graduates. Old English readings by Professor F.W. Schulze, Mainz
University, West Germany.
Transfer from super 8 film.
IAC Gold Seal 1986 |
Animation
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16mins |
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FIRSTBORN
A very free reworking of the Rumpelstiltskin tale in the 'collection' of
the Brothers Grimm, who likewise adapted and retold their various sources
to produce their well-known version. David got his idea from an essay he
was writing at university on various approaches to the interpretation and
classification of folk tales. The narrator is as much part of the film as
the characters in vision and the story-line is every bit as arbitrary as
in any folk tale. David warns, 'What you make of this film is first and foremost
up to you!'.
Transfer from super 8 film. |
Animation
/Story
15mins |
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Price: £1.50 VHS (Donated by the maker) total running
time 31 mins. |
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