Fehérlófia

It was a pleasant surprise seeing folk tales I grew up with come to life. I guess Hungarian folk tales influenced Romanian folk tales, or maybe they share the same source. It's not just the same numerology symbolism, storytelling and dialogues; the Romanian folk tales I used to read when I was a kid are virtually identical with everything depicted in this animation. Brilliant psychedelic imagery (nice experiments with shapes and colors), brilliant storytelling and even some subtle humor moments. This animation should be sent in space as radio signals or something, because I pretty much consider it the essence of the human spirit, an excellent depiction of primordial human philosophy.

My Hungarian friend recommended me to watch this and I'm so grateful I found out this movie exists. It's a masterpiece. The visuals were simply stunning, the animation phenomenal. Such a mastery of motion, color, perspective, framing, flow... Every frame was without a doubt perfectly though out. Experimentation in almost every panel, everything in fluid motion, behind every shot an original thought. The voice acting was so melodical and fitting along with the music. Hungarian is simply a beautiful language.

Then obviously the story, symbolising the cyclical passage of time, sexuality, humanity... Along with subtle nods to the demons of the 20th century.

Alright! We're talking about high-quality movie-making here! Its experimental way is the films strongest feature. Or its keenness about traditionalism? Its up to you, to decide which pars you like better: the funky, vibrant colors, and wacky-trippy movement, or the heavy use of traditional, middle-European folk ornaments?

The white mare give gives birth to a son once again, who grows to be strong enough, to defeat the evil ones, who keep the three beautiful princess' as captives... and even, to find his long lost, and just as powerful brothers on his journey.

The plot for this one has been mixed together, from folktales all around the globe (but mostly, they're from middle-Europe, and eastern, nomad tribes), which makes the story familiar for almost everyone, from everywhere. It reaches back into our most ancient collective memories, and bring up something, that might even be forgotten.

The new-age look of some aspects of this movie, and the respect for folk traditions, surprisingly makes a totally coherent, and unbelievably powerful whole. Which makes it Marcell Jankovics's best directional work ever. This film earned his righteous place, amongst the "world's best fifty animated-films ever", at Los Angeles' animation Olympic.

Anyone, who likes animation, experimental film-making, or just GOOD MOVIES, simply must see this one. No exceptions!

Marcell Jankovics claimed he never used drugs but the entire movie is exactly like a psychedelic LSD trip. The story is full of symbols, but these somehow come from the common heritage and can be understood by instinct. Just like a dream. It is not a piece of art what can be digested easily but those who has sense of psychedelism will love and never forget this movie. I don't want to advise directly how a person can enhance further the effect of the movie but it is not hard to find out what I mean.

Mind-blowing animation experience!!!

The level of artistry is unbelievable. Marcell Jankovics uses every millisecond to add something new and fascinating. So if possible, do not blink while watching this film.

I had no idea what to expect while starting but in the first 3 minutes it took me to a new, symbol filled, psychedelic new dimension. Maybe the best thing about the movie is, even though it's a heavy art bombardment with non-stop transitions between symbols, you never lose the story. Somehow, you can understand every little detail (most of the time unconsciously). I believe it's a great achievement.

It also manages to talk to your primitive side. Since it's a mix of ancient tales, you somehow feel a connection to what's told in an instinctive way. You may get this kind of feeling in Tom Moore's flicks like "Song of The Sea" and "The Secret of Kells". But in "Son of the White Mare" it's so raw and different like it was made by our ancestors, thousands of years ago.

In an age where they use same well-researched story structures over and over, seeing something this uniquely told and majestic makes you feel renewed. It's a must-see for everyone. And the best news is, you can watch it on Youtube!!!