The Secret Of Kells
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Sat 13 November 2010 // 14:00
(cancelled)
Sun 14 November 2010 // 14:00
(cancelled)
(Tomm Moore & Nora Twomey / 2009 / Ireland / 75 minutes / PG)
(Sat 13th - Sun 14th / 11am & 2pm / £4/3)
This stunning animation is a spirited retelling of Ireland’s most cherished artefact, the Book of Kells. With the Viking hordes approaching, the monks of Kells are forced to turn their attention from transcribing manuscripts to building barricades. The future of the precious book is in jeopardy and it falls to Brendan, young nephew of the abbot Cellach, to save the day. To help complete the magical book, Brendan has to overcome his deepest fears on a dangerous quest that takes him into the enchanted forest where mythical creatures hide. He meets the fairy Aisling, a mysterious young wolf-girl, who helps him along the way.
A bewitching animated fairytale for children and adults alike.
(Sat 13th - Sun 14th / 11am & 2pm / £4/3)
This stunning animation is a spirited retelling of Ireland’s most cherished artefact, the Book of Kells. With the Viking hordes approaching, the monks of Kells are forced to turn their attention from transcribing manuscripts to building barricades. The future of the precious book is in jeopardy and it falls to Brendan, young nephew of the abbot Cellach, to save the day. To help complete the magical book, Brendan has to overcome his deepest fears on a dangerous quest that takes him into the enchanted forest where mythical creatures hide. He meets the fairy Aisling, a mysterious young wolf-girl, who helps him along the way.
A bewitching animated fairytale for children and adults alike.