Contes de la nuit (Tales of the Night)
Sunday, February 17, 1PM (and French Day selection)
Synopsis:
Ocelot's visually captivating animated feature skillfully weaves together six folk tales from around the world. He "invigorates them with lyricism: silhouettes evoke shadow plays, and often brilliant palettes reflect the cultures presented." (NY Times)
Co-sponsored by the Alliance Française de Milwaukee and SWAAF (Southeast Wisconsin Academic Alliance in French).
Michel Ocelot, DVD, 84 min, France, 2011 (French)