Thanks to jerry beck for this photo from comiccon of the designing the secret of kells books arriving at comic con. It features the voice talents of brendan gleeson and mick lally. A young boy in a remote medieval outpost under siege from barbarian raids is beckoned to adventure when a celebrated master illuminator arrives with an ancient book, brimming with secret wisdom and powers. Why the secret of kells is a perfect christmastime movie. The secret of kells is a 2009 frenchbelgianirish animated fantasy film animated by cartoon saloon. Beautifully drawn and refreshingly calm, the secret of kells hearkens back to animations golden age with an.
Jan 01, 2009 history, myth and legend collide in this fullcolour illustrated storybook of the animated feature brendan and the secret of kells. Showtimes for the secret of kells 2009 seattle events. Brendan is 12, and the prequel comic included in the bluray version indicates that he was rescued from the vikings as an infant by his uncle cellach in 790 ad. Released in february of 2005, the secret of kells was an irishbelgian coproduction that went on to garner various nominations and awards in film festivals, including an academy award nomination for best animated feature. Brendan is the main protagonist of the critically acclaimed animated 2009 film the secret of kells. Mar 05, 2010 like the crystal lens that is a crucial element of aidans craft an enchanted eye that refracts and renews his, and then brendan s, perception the secret of kells discloses strange new. The secret of kells is a 2009 frenchbelgianirish animated fantasy film animated by cartoon saloon that premiered on 8 february 2009 at the 59th berlin international film festival. Young brendan lives in a remote medieval outpost under siege from barbarian raids.
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. Magic, fantasy, and celtic mythology come together in a riot of color and detail that dazzle the eyes in a sweeping story about the power of imagination and faith to carry humanity through dark times. Kells begins in the irish abbey of kellsan abbey that, thanks to abbot cellach, is walled in, blocked off from the verdant forest outside. In the forest brendan is rescued from wolves by aisling, a mysterious green. But brendan s uncle, the abbot of kells, forbids brendan to work on the book.
Visually ravishing and doused in celtic magic, irish animated feature brendan and the secret of kells takes as its plot source and stylistic inspiration the eighth century book of kells, an. Beautifully drawn and refreshingly calm, the secret of kells hearkens back to animations golden age with an enchanting tale inspired by irish mythology. Brendan and the secret of kells refreshingly different precisely because its look is so profoundly retro, brendan and the secret of kells harks back not just to older animation styles but to. It premiered on february 11, 2009 in france and belgum, march 3, 2009 on ireland, and march 12, 2010 in the united states. With evan mcguire, brendan gleeson, mick lally, christen mooney. Later, when the vikings do attack, she helps brendan and aidan save the book. Trio of twos elephant eye films gkids 20th century fox two tiny gems kisses and prince of broadway, two offbeat animated films a town called panic and the secret of kells, and a pair of proficient hollywood entertainments unstoppable and the town helped brighten this year. Bruno coulais brendan and the secret of kells lyrics. Brendan, a fictional character from the secret of kells. Brendan s life is in frequent peril from vicious wolves, marauding vikings, and a monstrous snakelike creature.
Adventure awaits 12 year old brendan who must fight vikings and a serpent god to find a crystal and complete the legendary book of kells. Moreover the story seems quite real as opposed to the elaborate tall tales hollywood invents. The secret of kells is the academy award nominated animated film released in 2010. Set in medieval ireland, the secret of kells follows 12yearold brendan voiced by evan mcguire, who lives with his uncle abbott cellach brendan gleeson, a monk who runs the abbey of kells. In a remote medieval outpost of ireland, young brendan embarks on a new life of adventure when a celebrated master illuminator arrives from foreign lands carrying a book brimming with secret wisdom and powers. Come down and get one signed today or any day until sunday.
Featuring the voices of brendan gleeson, mick lally, evan mcguire and christen mooney. The secret of kells tells the story of the construction of this mythical book from the eyes of a kid named brendan and his version of the world, his thoughts while growing, the people he meets and all the knowledge and experiences he acquires. The art style of this movie i found very intriguing, with all the patterns and designs. The secret of kells by mareliini on deviantart the secret of kells wallpapers wallpapers brendan, a young, curious, and idealistic boy living in the tightly knit community at the monastery of kells, is very curious about the mysterious book that turns darkness into light. The secret of kells original title or brendan and the secret of kells is an irishbelgianfrench coproduction directed by tomm moore at cartoon saloon, the studio behind skunk fu. We are introduced to brendan, an orphan who lives at the abbey of kells in ireland with his uncle, abbot cellach voiced by brendan gleeson. The secret of kells 2009 is the story of brendan, a young monk. Apprenticed in the scriptorium of the monastery, brendan hears the other monks talk of brother aidan. The secret of kells is about a boy named brendan who finds out about what is outside the walls of kells, which holds deep, dark secrets that little people know. Trailer for brendan and the secret of kells by tomm moore. A fictionalized version of the history of the book of kells, the story focuses on brendan, a young monk wanting to join his fellow monks in working on illuminating. The secret of kells 2009 frequently asked questions imdb. Tomm moores christians, pagans, fairy girls and beasts. It went into wide release in belgium and france on 11 february, and ireland on 3 march.
Tomm moores christians, pagans, fairy girls and beasts the. The secret of kells is an absolutely fabulous, delightful, fanciful animated movie about young brendan who lives in the abbey of kells, where he becomes the great illuminator of the book of kells. Young brendan lives in the abbey of kells, a remote medieval outpost under siege from raiding barbarians. At the start of the movie, abbot cellach appears big and mean, and wants full authority over brendan. Aidan takes the blame, or attempts to take the blame, for brendan s actions when the abbot finds out, often to little effect. What does this possibly have to do with the secret of kells, one of this years oscar nominees for best animated feature. Thankfully we are all friends now and even coproducing our new film song of the sea with our viking comrades at noerlum studios, viborg. In order to finish brother aidens book, brendan must overcome his deepest fears on a secret quest that will take him beyond the abbey walls and into the enchanted forest where dangerous mythical creatures hide.
The secret of kells 2009, codirected by tomm moore and nora twomey, is an astonishing homage to ireland and celtic culture. Brendan and aisling climb a tree with spiraling branches in the secret of kells, a characteristic found in the book of kells illumination. To solve this mystery, he must discover things about relatives, a new friend, a. The 12year old brendan spends long hours working hard with his uncle, abbot cellach and the other monks. Refreshingly different precisely because its look is so profoundly retro, brendan and the secret of kells harks back not just to older animation styles but to premedieval illuminated manuscript. Mar 16, 2010 the secret of kells is a wonderful film experience.
Originally released in ireland, one of its countries of origin, the secret of kells story is intertwined with the book of kells. The book of kells is a famous illuminated latin manuscript containing the four gospels of the new testament combined with beautiful illumination. Best childrens movies netflix took me to this gem the secret of kells. Bruno coulais the secret of kells original soundtrack. The abbott is focused on fortifying kells from the imminent threat of a viking invasion, and he expects all the brothers and his nephew, to work on. Download the secret of kells yts yify movies torrents download. Check out the official the secret of kells 2009 trailer starring brendan gleeson. Based on the story tomm moore wrote, it premiered on january 30, 2009 at geardmer film festival in france, received worldwide acclaim, and was even nominated for the academy award for best animated film. See more ideas about the secret of kells, concept art and character design. The secret of kells yify subtitles download, yts subtitles the secret of kells in any format. Follow 12yearold 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 and the secret of kells is an animated fantasy feature film distributed by cartoon saloon. Here is a film about a young and very brave medieval monk named brendan, a sacred book, a storied monastery, a fairy girl, an alarming creature and a forest containing little nuts that make brilliant.
A bright, imaginative and curious 12yearold who leads a sheltered life in the abbey of kells. The secret of kells is a stunningly beautiful animated feature for families that celebrates the potent melding of creativity and faith. The story is set in the ninth century and gives a fictionalized account of the creation of the book of kells, an illuminated manuscript and known today as one of irelands greatest national treasures. Curious, imaginative, and intelligent, brendan works for his uncle and the illuminators who serve him. Cartoon saloon the secret of kells animated feature film. The secret of kells is rated not rated by the mpaa. Yes, i am one of those people subscribed to netflix, which i love for its great. Brendan is a twelveyearold irish boy who is the nephew of cellach, the abbot of his village. Download the secret of kellsyoung brendan lives in a remote medieval outpost under siege from barbarian raids. We easily identify with brendan and his quest to help complete the book in the face of many setbacks and troubles. Winnie the pooh and the secret of kells is an upcoming movie created by bowsermovies1989. The film contains some frightening depictions of villages being attacked and burned by invaders.
Feb 11, 2009 aisling and brendan the secret of kells limited edition print store duration. Adventure, action and danger await young brendan who must fight vikings and a. In a remote medieval outpost of ireland, young brendan embarks on a new life of adventure when a celebrated master illuminator arrives from foreign lands. The secret of kells is a wonderful film experience.
Brendan s heart and imagination are captured by a famous, special book. One day a celebrated master illuminator arrives from. Monstrous marauders are on the march, seeking to slay anyone in their path. Brother aidan tells brendan to bring the book to the people to give them hope in dark days, and even aisling, as noted above, acknowledges the books luminous power.
One day a celebrated master illuminator arrives from foreign lands carrying an ancient but. Brendan is a curious and idealistic boy living in the tightly knit abbey of kells under the care of his stern uncle, abbot cellach, who is obsessed with building a wall around the abbey to prevent viking attacks. In order to finish brother aidens book, brendan must overcome his deepest fears on a secret. But a new life of adventure beckons when a celebrated master illuminator arrives from foreign lands carrying an ancient but unfinished book. This was the actual date of a reallife viking raid on iona, the event that drove aidan and the book to kells for safety. Brendan likes to help adian and even fought the evil crom so he could teach him. The secret of kells the secret of kells wiki fandom. The northmen of denmark will finally be able to see brendan in their own country. The secret of kells 2009 fullhd movie blu ray stream stream the secret of kells 2009 fullhd movie the secret of kells 2009 fullhd movie eng sub the secret of kells 2009 fullhd movie fullhd. But a new life of adventure beckons when a celebrated master illuminator arrives from foreign lands carrying an ancient but unfinished book, brimming with secret wisdom and powers. Brendan is a fictional character from the movie the secret of kells. Like the crystal lens that is a crucial element of aidans craft an enchanted eye that refracts and renews his, and then brendan s, perception the secret of kells. Secret of kells fanfiction archive with over 42 stories.
In the forest brendan is rescued from wolves by aisling, a mysterious greeneyed girl. It has a unique look that might be called irish or celtic modern, and a compelling welltold story that is as charming as it is exciting. Charles hedges david sargent xicheng huang myduyen pham 2. Visually ravishing and doused in celtic magic, irish animated feature. The secret of kells young brendan lives in a remote medieval outpost under siege from barbarian raids. The secret of kells 1 hours and 15 minutes movie 2016 young brendan lives in a remote medieval outpost under siege from barbarian raids. The secret of kells is a 2009 frenchbelgianirish animated fantasy film animated by cartoon.
Moore is a nephew of the renowned singersongwriter kieran goss. Crossover between secret of kells and song of the sea when jack must stay at his cousin s lighthouse over the summer, he discovers strange things are going on around him. You cant find out everything from books, you know brendan, the secret of kells. But a new life of adventure beckons when a celebrated master illuminator arrives from the isle of iona carrying an ancient but unfinished book, brimming with secret wisdom and powers. Twelveyearold brendans life in the monastery at kells is not very exciting until aidan arrives. The secret of kells what is this remarkable animated. Dec 09, 2016 brendan, the young ninthcentury hero in the 2007 animated feature the secret of kells, has learned similar lessons. A fictionalized version of the history of the book of kells, the story focuses on brendan, a young monk wanting to join his fellow monks in working on illuminating texts. A young boy named brendan, who lives at the kells monastery in ireland, plays a part in creating and preserving the book of kells. The secret of kells original soundtrack bruno coulais. The secret of kells 2009 yify subtitles yts subtitles. At first, when aisling helped brendan fight crom cruach, i assumed she looked at the book offscreen. Twelveyearold brendan s life in the monastery at kells is not very exciting until aidan arrives.
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