The Secret of Kells

Cinema Sunday’s animation presentation in August is the wonderful Irish/French/Belgian co-production The Secret of Kells, a lavishly rendered, painstakingly hand-drawn interpretation of Celtic lore. Irish animator and illustrator Tomm Moore dreamt of making this film since his college days; in 2009 his gorgeous vision was finally realized. Inspired both by Celtic myth and the famous Book of Kells, an illuminated manuscript from medieval times that is one of Ireland’s treasures, the film tells the story of Brendan, a young boy living in the Dark Ages. Coming under the tutelage of a master illuminator, he embarks on a dangerous quest to help complete a magical book and bring light back into his world. The Secret of Kells has been much admired by critics and audiences alike, and has garnered awards and accolades rarely received by independent films, including an Academy Award nomination for Best Animated Feature. Come join us for a film rich in history and folklore, with a haunting, highly distinctive visual style hailed by Variety as “refreshingly different” and “absolutely luscious to behold.” Colour, Blu-ray Disc, English, 75 mins.