Small Wonder Of Surrealism
Rene Laloux was not involved in the writing of this story, which was done by the patients of an asylum. Which immediately brings the challenges of 'automatic writing' in mind.
What is brought to us, the viewers, is a lovely tale filled with obvious and undercurrent symbolism, appealing like primitive painting and with a depth that is breathtaking.
For those who want clear cut straight run of the mill storytelling with not too much story in it ... shy away from this little gem.
For all that like everything that promises to give more than meets the eye: do not miss this short !!
(Nor the other 2 Miracles which are given as an extra on the Anchor Bay DVD-release of Fantastic Planet/La Planete Sauvage !!! That whole DVD is a Roland Topor feast; the grand artist collaborated on all titles of the DVD but this TEETH OF THE MONKEY.)
What is brought to us, the viewers, is a lovely tale filled with obvious and undercurrent symbolism, appealing like primitive painting and with a depth that is breathtaking.
For those who want clear cut straight run of the mill storytelling with not too much story in it ... shy away from this little gem.
For all that like everything that promises to give more than meets the eye: do not miss this short !!
(Nor the other 2 Miracles which are given as an extra on the Anchor Bay DVD-release of Fantastic Planet/La Planete Sauvage !!! That whole DVD is a Roland Topor feast; the grand artist collaborated on all titles of the DVD but this TEETH OF THE MONKEY.)
- wobelix
- Nov 19, 2004