In the first installment in Cartoon Saloon's animated "Irish folklore trilogy" — followed by SONG OF THE SEA and WOLFWALKERS, also part of the 2021 Capital Irish Film Festival — young Brendan lives in a remote medieval outpost under siege from barbarian raids. But a new life of adventure beckons when a master illuminator arrives carrying an ancient but unfinished book, brimming with secret wisdom and powers. To help complete the magical book, Brendan must overcome his deepest fears on a dangerous quest that takes him into an enchanted forest. Nominee, Best Animated Film, 2010 Academy Awards®.
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- Year2009
- Runtime75 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryIreland, France, Belgium
- RatingNOT RATED
- DirectorTomm Moore, Nora Twomey
- ScreenwriterFabrice Ziolkowski
- ProducerTomm Moore, Didier Brunner, Paul Young
In the first installment in Cartoon Saloon's animated "Irish folklore trilogy" — followed by SONG OF THE SEA and WOLFWALKERS, also part of the 2021 Capital Irish Film Festival — young Brendan lives in a remote medieval outpost under siege from barbarian raids. But a new life of adventure beckons when a master illuminator arrives carrying an ancient but unfinished book, brimming with secret wisdom and powers. To help complete the magical book, Brendan must overcome his deepest fears on a dangerous quest that takes him into an enchanted forest. Nominee, Best Animated Film, 2010 Academy Awards®.
Please note: This title is available to viewers located anywhere in the United States and U.S. Territories.
- Year2009
- Runtime75 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryIreland, France, Belgium
- RatingNOT RATED
- DirectorTomm Moore, Nora Twomey
- ScreenwriterFabrice Ziolkowski
- ProducerTomm Moore, Didier Brunner, Paul Young