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Ryan. [videorecording (DVD)]
TITLE:
Ryan. [videorecording (DVD)]
Publication Date:
2005
Publication Information:
Montreal, Que. : National Film Board of Canada,
Edition:
Special ed.
Physical Description:
1 videodisc (94 min.)
Genre:
Additional Contributors:

Contents:
Ryan -- Alter egos -- Syrinx -- Walking -- Street musique -- End -- Bingo.
Summary:
Ryan: Uses a hand-animated three-dimensional world to explore the life of Ryan Larkin, a pioneer in Canadian animation who now lives on welfare and panhandles for spare change.

Alter egos: Explores the paths of animators Ryan Larkin and Chris Landreth and the relationship that developed between the two men.

Syrinx: Uses animated charcoal sketches to retell the Greek legend of how Pan made his pipes.

Walking: Examines the way people walk.

Street musique: Creates a visual improvisation from the music performed by sidewalk entertainers.

The end: An animator discovers that he's a character in his own work.

Bingo: Answers the question, "What if a lie is told long enough and loud enough?"
Language:
English
General Note:
Col. with b&w sequences.