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La Salla
In this animated short, the classic tale of temptation is revealed in the form of a comic opera. In a room full of wind-up toys, our hero sets a chain of events into motion that ends up disturbing both his own, and the viewer's, sense of reality. La Salla has won many awards and earned an Oscar®-nomination.
In this animated short, the classic tale of temptation is revealed in the form of a comic opera. In a room full of wind-up toys, our hero sets a chain of events into motion that ends up disturbing both his own, and the viewer's, sense of reality. La Salla has won many awards and earned an Oscar®-nomination.
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directorRichard Condie
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animationRichard Condie
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producerChes YetmanRichard Condie
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executive producerChes Yetman
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sound editingPatrick Godfrey
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musicPatrick Godfrey
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re-recordingPaul Sharpe
Ages 16 to 17
School subjects
Introduce the term “comic opera” (a play largely set to music, employing comic effects or situations). Discuss whether this short animation satisfies the criteria. Consider a discussion around the topic of temptation, being sure to begin with Adam and Eve. Once the students can identify the concept of symbolism, discuss the symbolic references in this film.
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La Salla, Richard Condie, provided by the National Film Board of Canada