The Secret Of Kells

Today we watched the final animation film in the film theory lectures, The Secret of Kells, which has received countless awards and nominations since its release. The film is based on the origin of the manuscript gospel book, including the four gospels of the New Testament, named the Book of Kells. The book also draws upon Celtic mythology, namely the main antagonist of the film, the demon Crom Cruach. The name did seem Celtic, as its pronunciation seemed similar to that used in the welsh language. The battle between the boy and demon seemed similar to me as Beowulf and the Grendel's mother's battle. Mainly because of the lore and old European culture, in this case Celtic and Anglo Saxon, represented in both of these adaptations. The film was created with with the intent of it being similar to a Studio Ghibli film, in respect to their film's deep story, and meaning, but with Irish artwork and style. I believe the film pulls this off. The story itself may not seem amazing, but the artwork and style used creating the characters, backgrounds and scenes are beautifully done, and keeps you interested throughout.