14 Mar SUNDAY AT THE PALM: “THE SECRET OF KELLS”
“The Secret of Kells”
Don’t forget to wear green.
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with the whole family at this Oscar-nominated Celtic adventure from director Tomm Moore. This Irish-French-Belgian animated masterpiece is a reminder that “enlightenment is the best fortification against evil.”
Young Brendan lives in a medieval Irish monastery with his uncle. The outpost is fortified by high walls to protect the monks from Viking raids and Brendan is forbidden to leave the perimeter. One day, the abbey get a visit from master illuminator Aidan of Iona, who brings with him the Book of Iona. He asks Brendan to help him complete the important manuscript by going into the forest to collect gall nuts to make the ink. Summoned by adventure and imagination, Brendan defies his uncle and enters the forest where he must confront his deepest fears to help light pervade over darkness and to assist in the completion of the magical book.
“Four Stars! Ravishing! Magical! Glorious,” said Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times
“Critic’s pick! Extraordinary!” wrote A.O. Scott of The New York Times, “’The Secret of Kells’ discloses strange new vistas that seem to have existed since ancient times.”
The FREE screening takes place Sunday, March 17, 4 p.m. at the Michael D. Palm Theatre. Running time is 75 minutes. Unrated, but recommended for 6+.
Sunday at the Palm is presented by The Telluride Film Festival, The Telluride Foundation and Telluride R1 School District.
For a preview, watch the trailer:
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