Ryan / the National Film Board of Canada in association with Copper Heart Entertainment.
Edition:
Special edition DVD.
Publisher:
National Film Board of Canada,
Copyright Date:
2005
Description:
1 videodisc (approximately 95 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in. + insert (10 pages on 1 folded sheet : color illustrations).
Pamphlet, in English and French, describing each of the seven films inserted in container. Special features: director's commentary by Chris Landreth, Ryan Larkin or Laurence Green for each of the seven films; biographies; production notes.
Contents:
Bingo (5:00) / director, Chris Landreth. Alter egos (52:27) / writer/director, Laurence Green ; producers, Steven Hoban, Mark Smith, Adam Symansky -- Syrinx (2:54) / director, Ryan Larkin -- Walking (5:06) / director, Ryan Larkin -- Street musique (8:45) / director, Ryan Larkin -- The end (6:11) / director, Chris Landreth -- Bingo (5:00) / director, Chris Landreth.
Summary:
Ryan: Creating a hand-animated three-dimensional world, Chris Landreth explores the life of Ryan Larkin, a pioneer in Canadian animation who now lives on welfare and panhandles for spare change. Alter egos: Incorporating the animated documentary Ryan, Laurence Green's film explores the paths of animators Ryan Larkin and Chris Landreth and the relationship that developed between the two men. Syrinx: Using animated charcoal sketches, the Greek legend of how Pan made his pipes is brought to life. Walking: The way people walk is observed. Street musique: A visual improvisation is created from the music performed by sidewalk entertainers. The end: An animator discovers he's a character in his own work. Bingo: Answers the question, What if a lie is told long enough and loud enough?
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