Beowulf was written in what we now regard as OldĮnglish, and is therefore mostly unreadable, except in its modern translated form. Written in around the eighth century by a talented (but anonymous) poet however, the oldest surviving manuscript copy of It is believed that the Beowulf poem was first Seminal novel, Grendel – which is arguably one of the most original retellings It also occupiesĪ unique place in literary history as it is based on, and distinctively extends upon renowned American author, John Gardner’s Although it was not a commercial success, this uniquely designedįilm has enjoyed critical praise and occupies a unique place in Australian and international animation history. It was produced on a shoe-string budget inĪ small independent design studio in Melbourne, Australia. Keith Michell, Arthur Dignam and Julie McKenna, and the music of Bruce Smeaton. It features the vocal talents of Peter Ustinov, Of outlines and utilizes bold flat planes of colour and mostly limited animation.
The film showcases a very unique design aesthetic most notably, it is devoid This book examines the animated feature film, Grendel Grendel Grendel (1981), which was written, designed and directed by the Australian animator and graphicĭesigner, Alexander Stitt (1937–2016).
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