Alchemists
1991
11 min
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This short animation is a visual fantasy, a gripping tale that is "larger-than-life" in its themes: life, death and rebirth; creation and destruction; permanence and impermanence, spontaneity and control. Bold swoops of liquid colour surge with variations on Mozart's Requiem to a startling denouement. Alchemists will provoke reflection on creativity, relationships and the environment. Without words.
Details
This short animation is a visual fantasy, a gripping tale that is "larger-than-life" in its themes: life, death and rebirth; creation and destruction; permanence and impermanence, spontaneity and control. Bold swoops of liquid colour surge with variations on Mozart's Requiem to a startling denouement. Alchemists will provoke reflection on creativity, relationships and the environment. Without words.
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directorHeidi Blomkvist
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scriptHeidi Blomkvist
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animationHeidi Blomkvist
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producerDavid Verrall
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executive producerDouglas MacDonaldBarrie McLean
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animation cameraJacques AvoineLynda PelleyPierre Landry
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musicNormand RogerDenis L. Chartrand
Education
Ages 12 to 17
Arts Education - Visual Arts
English Language Arts - Poetry
Media Education - Film Animation
Social Studies - Contemporary Issues
After viewing and analysis, initiate projects with film and visual arts students, that teach the power of music to enhance visuals, and vice versa. Have writing students compose a hypothetical narrative, as well as consider alternate titles. Students can research the significance of the alchemist in history, as well as ancient beliefs about animals. Ask philosophy and art students to consider the relationship between the artist and society.
