Lord of the Sky
1991
12 min
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In this animated environmental parable, we find a people living in harmony with nature, until carelessness leads to the ravens' revenge. We follow a boy's courageous journey to the spirit world to find the only one who can save his village from the resulting darkness--the Lord of the sky. An artistic unity of form and content, Lord of the Sky is a dazzling combination of 3-D models, puppets, special effects and cut-out paper animation. Its intricate, beautifully rendered drawings reflect the natural environment and cultural heritage of the Pacific Northwest. The film speaks strongly of the need for ecological balance …
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In this animated environmental parable, we find a people living in harmony with nature, until carelessness leads to the ravens' revenge. We follow a boy's courageous journey to the spirit world to find the only one who can save his village from the resulting darkness--the Lord of the sky. An artistic unity of form and content, Lord of the Sky is a dazzling combination of 3-D models, puppets, special effects and cut-out paper animation. Its intricate, beautifully rendered drawings reflect the natural environment and cultural heritage of the Pacific Northwest. The film speaks strongly of the need for ecological balance in the world.
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directorLudmila ZemanEugen Spaleny
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scriptLudmila ZemanEugen Spaleny
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animationLudmila ZemanEugen Spaleny
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producerEunice MacaulayMarcy Page
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executive producerDouglas MacDonaldBarrie McLean
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animation cameraJacques AvoineRobin L.P. BainPierre LandryGilles Tremblay
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editingMichael McKennirey
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re-recordingAdrian Croll
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voiceAlex NelsonMarian NewmanDaniel Whetung
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musicNormand RogerDenis L. Chartrand
Education
Ages 8 to 9
English Language Arts - Children's Stories/Fables
Science - Environmental Science
A lesson on sustainability and conservation is delivered to students, who learn the consequences that come with misusing nature’s resources. The cross-curricular connections between language arts, Aboriginal studies and environmental studies yield potential lessons. Possibilities include studying ecological stewardship, First Nations peoples, and fables/storytelling. The mixed media approach in creating this film can also be used to inspire students to create their own fables using storyboards, computer programs and/or traditional art supplies.
