In 1991, two animated films of the same name were released on the theme of the discovery of America: a 25-minute animated version of the US production (directed by Richard Rich, scripted by Brian Nissen) and a 16-part Italian cartoon series (authors - Miguel Gerberg, Ryuza Nakanishi, Nobuyuki Fujimoto). Both works are called “Christopher Columbus” and tell about the great navigator and his historical journey. Discovery of America
While all the navigators were heading east to China and India, Columbus
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In 1991, two animated films of the same name were released on the theme of the discovery of America: a 25-minute animated version of the US production (directed by Richard Rich, scripted by Brian Nissen) and a 16-part Italian cartoon series (authors - Miguel Gerberg, Ryuza Nakanishi, Nobuyuki Fujimoto). Both works are called “Christopher Columbus” and tell about the great navigator and his historical journey. Discovery of America While all the navigators were heading east to China and India, Columbus decided to sail west. With the financial support of the Queen of Spain, he outfitted the ship and set sail. But instead of the expected two weeks, it took a month to swim, and there was no land on the horizon. A little more and a mutiny could start on the ship. Fortunately, fate favors those who are not afraid of untrodden paths. The reward for the inquisitive navigator was the accidentally discovered new continent. Adventure cartoons for family viewing “Christopher Columbus” are beautiful stories about a child’s dream, self-confidence and perseverance in achieving a goal. At the heart of both plots are real facts from the life of the world-famous Spaniard of Italian origin, since childhood, when the boy grew up in the large Genoese family of Domenico Colombo and Susanna Fontanarossa. Cristobal Colon (the name of Christopher Columbus in his native language) had a sister and three brothers, one of whom died as a child. Young viewers will be interested to know that Christopher Columbus was not a brunette, as it is customary to portray him in paintings. In fact, he was a tall, gray-eyed, white-skinned and red-bearded man with an eagle nose and early gray hair. Myths and reality Although Columbus made four voyages to the shores of the Americas, he is remembered for his first voyage in 1492, which resulted in the discovery by Europeans of an unknown continent (albeit with reservations, after the Vikings) and the beginning of the colonization of its indigenous population. This historical fact is the culmination of both cartoons. The creators of the animated films “Christopher Columbus” managed to combine fascinating documentary with the inevitable share of artistic fiction that supports the interest of young viewers to historical and geographical details.
In 1970s Iran, Marjane 'Marji' Statrapi watches events through her young eyes and her idealistic family of a long dream being fulfilled of the hated Shah's more
In 1970s Iran, Marjane 'Marji' Statrapi watches events through her young eyes and her idealistic family of a long dream being fulfilled of the hated Shah's defeat in the Iranian Revolution of 1979. However as Marji grows up, she witnesses first hand how the new Iran, now ruled by Islamic fundamentalists, has become a repressive tyranny on its own. close
Animation,
Musical,
Fantasy,
Romance,
Comedy,
Adventure,
Family
Director:
Richard Rich
The beautiful princess Odette is transformed into a swan by an evil sorcerer's spell. Held captive at an enchanted lake, she befriends Jean-Bob the frog, more
The beautiful princess Odette is transformed into a swan by an evil sorcerer's spell. Held captive at an enchanted lake, she befriends Jean-Bob the frog, Speed the turtle and Puffin the bird. Despite their struggle to keep the princess safe, these good-natured creatures can do nothing about the sorcerer's spell, which can only be broken by a vow of everlasting love. close
Denmark,
Sweden,
USA,
Argentina,
UK,
Germany,
Iceland,
Spain,
Italy,
Netherlands,
Norway,
Finland,
France
Genres:
Musical,
Drama,
Crime
Director:
Lars von Trier
Selma, a Czech immigrant on the verge of blindness, struggles to make ends meet for herself and her son, who has inherited the same genetic disorder and more
Selma, a Czech immigrant on the verge of blindness, struggles to make ends meet for herself and her son, who has inherited the same genetic disorder and will suffer the same fate without an expensive operation. When life gets too difficult, Selma learns to cope through her love of musicals, escaping life's troubles - even if just for a moment - by dreaming up little numbers to the rhythmic beats of her surroundings. close
For young Parisian boy Antoine Doinel, life is one difficult situation after another. Surrounded by inconsiderate adults, including his neglectful parents, more
For young Parisian boy Antoine Doinel, life is one difficult situation after another. Surrounded by inconsiderate adults, including his neglectful parents, Antoine spends his days with his best friend, Rene, trying to plan for a better life. When one of their schemes goes awry, Antoine ends up in trouble with the law, leading to even more conflicts with unsympathetic authority figures. close
1892, Saint Petersburg. Sasha, a young Russian aristocrat, has always been fascinated by her grandfather's life as an adventurer. A renowned explorer, more
1892, Saint Petersburg. Sasha, a young Russian aristocrat, has always been fascinated by her grandfather's life as an adventurer. A renowned explorer, he designed a magnificent arctic ship, but he hasn't returned from his last expedition to the North Pole. To save her family's honor, Sasha runs away. Headed towards the Great North, she follows her grandfather's trail in search of his famous ship. close