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British Animation.
Norman
McLaren: Pioneer of Innovative Animation.
The Best of the 23rd international
Tournee of Animation 741.5 An598 Ve
Discussion
Starters: speaking fluency activities for advanced ESL/EFL students.
NFB. Length: 25:36. (for discussion, for learning, for relaxation)
Scenes
from the Surreal 58 mins.
"Svankmajer is a master of magical surrealism, melding clay animation,
live action and stop animation techniques, constructing startling scenarios
inspired by his childhood and his dreams."--Washington Post
Darkness Light Darkness
A fragmented man emerges out of the darkness to construct his physical
self with help--and hindrance--from some very insistent bodyparts. 7 minutes.
Color.
Manly Games
A soccer match as could only be interpreted by Svankmajer--in which
balls bang off coffins more often than goalposts, and "taking out a man"
is considerably more important than scoring goals! 14 minutes. Color.
Death of Stalinism
A summing up of Svankmajer's lifelong struggle against oppression,
Death
of Stalinism is an iconoclastic and humorous look at the mythic downfall
of Stalinism in Czechoslovakia. 10 minutes. Color.
Jan Svankmajer: The Animator of Prague
A BBC Production directed by James Marsh
The extraordinary animation of Jan Svankmajer has amazed and delighted
audiences for over three decades, influencing everyone from the Brothers
Quay to Steven Spielberg. In this documentary we join Svankmajer at work
on his latest creation, and see scenes from his earlier films, as the "secrets"
to his amazing techniques are revealed. 27 minutes. Color.
Masters of Animation--Volume 2: Great Britain, Italy, France (A
series four programs produced and directed by John Halas) (Home Vision)
(Color, 1996, 87 mins)
Summary:
Over 10 years in the making, Masters of Animation represents
the peak achievement of 7,00 artists from 13 countries. Produced and directed
by John Halas, former president of the International Animated Film Association
and award-winning animator, the series provides an opportunity to experience
the exciting diversity of the world's leading animation artists. In addition,
viewers are treated to examples of state of the art animation technology.
Volume 2
GREAT BRITIAN
Within the European community Great Britain played a leading role in
establishing animation as sophisticated entertainment. Interviews with
John Halas, Joy Batchelor, and John Coates combine with works by Dunning,
Godfrey, Brbic, and others to present the best of British animation.
ITALY
The humor and artistry of Italian animation have their origins in the
Renaissance. Emanuele Luzzati and Giulio Gianini dicuss their films, while
excerpts from the work of Manfredi, Cavandoli, Manuli, Lagana and Bozzetto
round out this overview.
FRANCE
France was a leader in the development of animated pictures. Today French
animators use a wide variety of styles and techniques. Works by Brimault,
Alexeieff, Parker, Foldes, Lenica, Laguionie and the Gaumont Studis illustrate
this variety.
Masters of Animation--Volume 3: USSR, Yugoslavia, Poland, Hungary
(A
series four programs produced and directed by John Halas) (Home Vision)
(Color, 1996, 113 mins)
Summary: Volume 3
USSR
With some 25 studios spread over its territory, the USSR has a long
tradition of animated film making. The work of such artists as Ivanov-Vano,
Atamanov, Vinokurov, Shvartzman, Kurchevsky, and Norstein exhibits a remarkable
variety of animated styles.
YUGOSLAVIA
In the past few decades Zagerb Film has become one of the most active
centers of European animation. Interviews with Vukotic, Stalter, Dragic
and Dovnikovic and works by Majdak and Gasparovic illustrate the diversity
of Yugoslavian animation.
POLAND
In Poland animated programs are popular for all ages. Works by Giersz,
Kijowicz, Kucia, Dumala and Szczechura illustrate the skill and humor with
which Polish artists carry out their themes.
HUNGARY
The widely diverse styles of Hungarian animation artists have produced
many animated feature films. These works are represented by Mackassy, Dargay,
Nepp, Varga, Rofusz, Reisenbuchler, Jankovics and Gemes.
