THE SELFISH GIANT who owns a beautiful garden surrounds it with a wall so the local children cannot play there. He is to be taught lessons of humility & kindness in a most poignant fashion.
Oscar Wilde's lovely fable is given an excellent animated interpretation in this little film. The story comes through clearly, while the rendering of the drawings resembles medieval artwork. Notice how even the choice of background music gives the opening credits a monastic feel.
To their credit, the producers do not shy away from the Christian symbolism of the original story's ending. Christianity was in high favor as a romantic ideal in the late Victorian era. Even such a notorious cynic as Wilde admired the ideals of Christian purity & holiness, even as he seemed incapable of incorporating these same values into his private life.
With a fine narration by Paul Hecht & vocals from The King Singers, this is a video gem of high quality.
Oscar Wilde's lovely fable is given an excellent animated interpretation in this little film. The story comes through clearly, while the rendering of the drawings resembles medieval artwork. Notice how even the choice of background music gives the opening credits a monastic feel.
To their credit, the producers do not shy away from the Christian symbolism of the original story's ending. Christianity was in high favor as a romantic ideal in the late Victorian era. Even such a notorious cynic as Wilde admired the ideals of Christian purity & holiness, even as he seemed incapable of incorporating these same values into his private life.
With a fine narration by Paul Hecht & vocals from The King Singers, this is a video gem of high quality.