The secret of Kells (J DVD #656) [DVD] / / Flatiron Film Co. ; GKids presents ; a film by Tomm Moore ; Fabrice Ziolkowski, script ; directed by Tomm Moore ; co-director, Nora Twomey.
DVD release of the 2009 motion picture. 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. Voices: Brendan Gleeson, Mick Lally, Evan McGuire, Christen Mooney.
Summary:
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. To help complete the magical book, Brendan has to overcome his deepest fears on a dangerous quest that takes him into the enchanted forest where mythical creatures hide.
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