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A FILM WORTH A CLOSER LOOKTHE FEATURE PRESENTATION
IF THIS ONE STAYED WITH YOU
Keep the feeling.
SIMILAR PICKS / A PERSONAL CONNECTION
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Why this pick
Its hand-drawn, illuminated-looking imagery and gentle Celtic folklore retain Kells’ sense of childhood discovery, while balancing an encroaching world of adults with a deeply humane mythic journey.
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Why this pick
Nora Twomey brings another richly stylized tale of a child facing a restrictive world; its embedded storybook sequences echo the way Kells turns art and imagination into resilience.
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Why this pick
Its brush-and-ink animation has the tactile beauty of an illustrated manuscript, pairing folk-tale wonder with a tender, increasingly poignant coming-of-age emotional current.
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Why this pick
For Kells’ contemplative, nature-filled side: a spare, wordless fable whose hand-drawn landscapes and mysterious mythology create a similarly timeless, meditative spell.
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Why this pick
Like Brendan, the tiny Kirikou meets danger with curiosity rather than force. Its bold graphic design and folkloric storytelling make the world feel like a living illustration.
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01 / THE STORY
Brendan, a young, curious, and idealistic boy living in the tightly knit community at the Abbey of Kells, is under the strict care of his stern uncle, Abbot Cellach. Cellach is obsessed with building a wall around the Abbey, in order to prevent Viking attacks.
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02 / FACES IN THE FRAME
Brother Tang / Leonardo (voice)
Brother Assoua (voice)
Adult Brendan (voice)
Brother Square (voice)
Additional Voices and Walla (voice)
Abbot Cellach (voice)
Aidan (voice)
