Summary
Follow 12-year-old Brendan (voice of Evan McGuire) as he battles Vikings and confronts an ancient serpent god on a mission to locate a legendary crystal and complete the mythical Book of Kells. Brendan lives in a heavily fortified medieval outpost known as the Abbey of Kells, where the ongoing threat of Viking raids causes the peaceful monks to live in a state of constant fear. Along with his uncle, Abbot Cellach, Brendan labors to fortify the abbey walls daily so his people will be protected from invading forces. When the mysterious Brother Aidan arrives at the abbey carrying an unfinished tome filled mystical secrets, Brendan becomes illuminated, and his dormant talents are awakened. The book must be finished, but accomplishing that mission will be no simple task. As the Vikings close in, Brendan ventures into the surrounding forest and prepares to confront his darkest fears. Accompanying him on his dangerous mission is Aisling, a half-wolf/half-human fairy whose powers will help to guide Brendan through this enchanting yet dangerous new world. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
Additional Information
| Subjects |
Book of Kells
-- Juvenile drama.
Book of Kells -- Juvenile films. Quests (Expeditions) -- Juvenile drama. Quests (Expeditions) -- Juvenile films. Ireland -- Juvenile drama. Ireland -- Juvenile films. Feature films. Children's films. Animated films. Fantasy films. |
| Publisher | [New York] :Flatiron Film Co. :2010 New Video Group, |
| Edition | Widescreen version. |
| Contributors |
Ziolkowski, Fabrice,
1954- Moore, Tomm, 1977- Twomey, Nora. Gleeson, Brendan. McGuire, Evan. Mooney, Christen. Lally, Mick. GKids (Firm) Vivi Film. Armateurs (Firm) Cartoon Saloon (Firm) France 2 cinéma (Firm) Flatiron Film Company. New Video Group. |
| Participants/Performers |
Voices: Brendan Gleeson, Evan Mc Guire, Christen Mooney Mick Lally. |
| Other Contributors |
Music, Bruno Coulais; art director, Ross Stewart; editor, Fabienne Alvarez-Giro; animation supervisor, Fabian Erlinghäuser. |
| Audience |
MPAA rating: Not rated. |
| Language |
English Optional English subtitles. |
| Notes |
Originally produced as a motion picture in 2008. Based on an original story and visual development by Tomm Moore. Exclusive features: Notes from the master illuminators (audio commentary with the director, co-director and art director) ; Voices of Ireland (voice recording sessions with Brendan Gleeson, Evan McGuire, Christen Mooney and Mick Lally) ; Director's presentation of pre-production sketches and Inspirational images ; Pencil to picture ; Early concept trailer ; Aisling at the Oscars ; Theatrical trailer. |
| System Details |
DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby digital stereo. and 5.1 surround. |
| Description |
1 videodisc (75 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| ISBN | 1422992373 9781422992371 |
| Other | Classic View |