These study notes are suitable for ks2 history, literacy and art. The secret of kells 2009, codirected by tomm moore and nora twomey, is an astonishing homage to ireland and celtic culture. The secret of kells original title or brendan and the secret of kells is an irishbelgianfrench coproduction directed by tomm moore at cartoon saloon, the studio behind skunk fu a fictionalized version of the history of the book of kells, the story focuses on brendan, a young monk wanting to join his fellow monks in working on illuminating texts. The secret of kells was cartoon saloons first feature film and was directed by tomm moore with nora twomey as codirector. History, myth and legend collide in this fullcolour illustrated. This conference will focus on the book of kells, the worlds most famous medieval manuscript, with presentations on recent research trends and techniques, and on the challenges faced in displaying great manuscript treasures. On february 2, 2010, it was nominated for an academy award for best animated feature, but lost to up. The secret of kells is rated not rated by the mpaa. The films simple plot and premise is based on facts. It is a lavishly decorated copy of the four gospels written in latin with supporting texts.
Magic, fantasy, and celtic mythology come together in a riot of color and detail that dazzle the eyes in a sweeping story about the power of imagination and faith to carry humanity through dark times. Trio of twos elephant eye films gkids 20th century fox two tiny gems kisses and prince of broadway, two offbeat animated films a town called panic and the secret of kells, and a pair of proficient hollywood entertainments unstoppable and the town helped brighten this year. History, myth and legend collide in this fullcolour illustrated storybook of the animated feature brendan and the secret of kells. This is a precautionary measure to minimise the spread of covid19. Moreover the story seems quite real as opposed to the elaborate tall tales hollywood invents. Thanks to jerry beck for this photo from comiccon of the designing the secret of kells books arriving at comic con. We wish to inform you that the book of kells and old library exhibition will temporarily close to visitors until further notice. Brendan and the secret of kells is an animated fantasy feature film distributed by cartoon saloon. The secret of kells is an absolutely fabulous, delightful, fanciful animated movie about young brendan who lives in the abbey of kells, where he becomes the great illuminator of the book of kells. The book of kells was probably produced in a monastery on the isle of iona, scotland, to honor saint columba in the early 8th century. After a viking raid, the book was moved to kells, ireland, sometime in the 9th century. Monks from the original monastery founded by st columba also set up other monastic communities including.
I didnt know that this book actually exists, but knowing it now makes my interpretation and analysis much a lot easier. If you like the secret of kells you are looking for stylized, exciting and serious movies about with in the woods, adventure, fairy, good versus evil, legends and myths, monk and trapped themes of animation, adventure and family genre shot in france or belgium. Check out the official the secret of kells 2009 trailer starring brendan. We look at some of the basic skills required to form the individual letters used in the book of kells. Beautifully drawn and refreshingly calm, the secret of kells hearkens back to animations golden age with an. This exciting story is brought to life through stunning visuals and includes a section of facts about the real book of kells. It is in our nature to be moved by beautiful artistry and by the allure of mystery. Rent the secret of kells 2009 on dvd and bluray dvd. The secret of kells official us page home facebook. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. In the forest brendan is rescued from wolves by aisling, a mysterious greeneyed girl. But a new life of adventure beckons when a celebrated master illuminator arrives from foreign lands carrying an ancient but unfinished book. The book of kells is a famous illuminated latin manuscript containing the four gospels of the new testament combined with beautiful illumination. It premiered on february 11, 2009 in france and belgum, march 3, 2009 on ireland, and march 12, 2010 in the united states.
Click download or read online button to get the secret of kells book now. Calligraphy in the book of kells the book of kells. The secret of kells is an independent, animated feature that gives us one of the fabled stories surrounding the book of kells, an illuminated manuscript from the middle ages featuring the four gospels of the new testament. The film contains some frightening depictions of villages being attacked and burned by invaders. The book of kells is one of the worlds greatest medieval treasures. Young brendan lives in a remote medieval outpost under siege from barbarian raids.
The 2009 animated film the secret of kells tells a fictional story of the creation of the book of kells by an elderly monk aidan and his young apprentice brendan, who struggle to work on the manuscript in the face of destructive viking raids. The book of kells is a richly illustrated manuscript created by irish monks in the year 800. The secret of kells, directed by tomm moore, concerns the book of kells, a medieval illuminated manuscript that ranks among the most important artifacts of irish civilization. Using the scrollwork designs and microscopic detailing of the book of kells, an illuminated manuscript of the four gospels likely dating to the. The secret of kells download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. I first saw the secret of kells a few years ago and immediately fell in love with the art style. The secret of kells is a perfectly unique animated film, literally unlike anything else i can think to name. This is one of the most lavishly decorated with exquisite miniatures and ornaments of medieval manuscripts extant. The secret of kells young brendan lives in a remote medieval outpost under siege from barbarian raids. Beautifully drawn and refreshingly calm, the secret of kells hearkens back to animations golden age with an enchanting tale inspired by irish mythology. Arguably the most famous artifact on display in dublin is the book of kells also known as the book of columba at trinity college.
The film is based on the story of the origin of the book of kells, an illuminated manuscript gospel book in latin, containing the four gospels of the. The book of kells isnt the only illuminated manuscript in the socalled insular style. From the stifling restrictions of abbey life during the time of the viking raiders, a young monk finds life and magic and danger when he escapes to the woods, and finds a kindred spirit. To help complete the magical book, brendan must overcome his deepest fears on a dangerous quest into the enchanted forest where he meets aisling, a mysterious young girl. Parents need to know that the secret of kells is an oscarnominated animated movie thats too intense for preschoolers and even young elementary schoolaged kids. The secret of kells is about a boy named brendan who finds out about what is outside the walls of kells, which holds deep, dark secrets that little people know. The art style of this movie i found very intriguing, with all the patterns and designs. It was stolen in the 11th century, at which time its cover was torn off and it was thrown into a ditch.
The secret of kells began development in 1999, when tomm moore and several of his friends were inspired by richard williamss the thief and the cobbler, disneys mulan, gustav klimts paintings, john bauers illustrations and the works of hayao miyazaki, which based their visual style on the respective traditional art of the cultures featured in each film. The secret of kells tells the simple story of the boy behind the famed book of kells. Cartoon saloon the secret of kells animated feature film. The secret of kells is a wonderful film experience. The secret of kells is an absolutely magical story, with the most delicately beautiful animation i have seen. Steeped in irish folklore, the movie includes scenes of barbarian invaders sweeping through towns, terrorizing and killing people with their swords and axes as they go. With as many disparate styles of animation there are in the world, between movies and television programs and the internet, its still impossible to say, kells is just like that. The story while simplistic enriches us with a thoughtful story. Or how this book inspired an entire, oscarnominated film based on its possible history, the secret of kells. It was simple yet amazingly intricate, and called back to the medieval illuminations by which it was inspired, particularly the illustrations in the famous book of kells. The secret of kells what is this remarkable animated. But a new life of adventure beckons when a celebrated master illuminator arrives from foreign lands carrying an ancient but unfinished book, brimming with secret wisdom and powers. We easily identify with brendan and his quest to help complete the book in the face of many setbacks and troubles.
The secret of kells is a stunningly beautiful animated feature for families that celebrates the potent melding of creativity and faith. Nominated for an academy award in 2010 for best animated feature, the secret of kells has screened and won awards in major festivals worldwide. The secret of kells irish monks, a woodland sprite, a young boy and irelands most famous illuminated manuscript grace this charming irish indie, a best animated feature nominee in an unusually. Come down and get one signed today or any day until sunday. This decision has been made to protect the health and safety of our visitors and the university community. You simply cant travel to the capital of ireland without the book of kells being mentioned. Twelveyearold brendans life in the monastery at kells is not very exciting until aidan arrives.
It has a unique look that might be called irish or celtic modern, and a compelling welltold story that is as charming as it is exciting. The secret of kells what is this remarkable animated feature. All that and more has made the book of kells an important work. The neat hand used to transcribe the bible text into the book of kells is a beautiful example of the skill of the medieval scribe. One that put forth the importance of the written word, preservation of imagination, and the essence of civilized life. The secret of kells the secret of kells wiki fandom. Tomm moores christians, pagans, fairy girls and beasts. The secret of kells is a 2009 frenchbelgianirish animated fantasy film animated by cartoon. The secret of kells by mareliini on deviantart the secret of kells wallpapers wallpapers brendan, a young, curious, and idealistic boy living in the tightly knit community at the monastery of kells, is very curious about the mysterious book that turns darkness into light. An introduction to the book of kells and the beautiful film the secret of kells made by the studio cartoon saloon.