Inspired, in equal measures, by Hurricane Katrina, Buster Keaton, The Wizard of Oz, and a love for books, “Morris Lessmore” is a story of people who devote their lives to books and books who return the favor. Morris Lessmore is a poignant, humorous allegory about the curative powers of story. Using a variety of techniques (miniatures, computer animation, 2D animation) award winning author/ illustrator William Joyce and Co-director Brandon Oldenburg present a new narrative experience that harkens back to silent films and M-G-M Technicolor musicals. “Morris Lessmore” is old fashioned and cutting edge at the same time.
I loved this little film. It was uplifting, poignant and hopeful. It is truly about a life of devotion to something that one loves and the rewards of that devotion.
~Noelle Renee
This is so lovely - you are a master of researching the most poignant of artists and artistry! You are a gift! And a synchronicity this theme of hope I have found so far in 4 / 4 posts i have read today!
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ReplyDeleteThank you! I am so glad that it resonated with you so deeply. I was so moved by it also. I will never look at Humpty-Dumpty in the same way again!
xoxox,
Noelle
For some whacky reason, I can't get this video to play, but I'll go back a little later. I suspect the Vimeo server is on overload. This sounds like something I'm going to love to see.
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