2010
April 2010
Sunday 18 April 2010
Sun 18 Apr, 2 pm. Seven Congress Square, Portland, 04101. 207-775-6148, info@portlandmuseum.org. Portland Museum of Art - [events]
Friday, April 16, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, April 17, 2 p.m. Sunday, April 18, 2 p.m. NR Young Brendan lives in the Abbey of Kells, a remote medieval outpost under siege from raiding barbarians. One day a celebrated master illuminator arrives from foreign lands carrying an ancient but unfinished book, brimming with secret wisdom and powers. To help complete the magical book, Brendan has to overcome his deepest fears on a dangerous quest that takes him into the enchanted forest, where mythical creatures hide. It is here that he meets the fairy Aisling, a mysterious young wolf-girl, who helps him along the way. But with the barbarians closing in, will Brendan’s determination and artistic vision illuminate the darkness and show that enlightenment is the best forti
“With its jewel-bright colors and intricate use of lines, the result is absolutely luscious to behold.” Leslie Felperin, Variety
Directed by Tomm Moore and Nora Twomey
RT: 75 min.