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The secret of Kells, Didier Brunner, Viviane Vanfleteren, Paul Young present a France-Belgium-Ireland coproduction ; produced by Les Armateurs, Vivi Film, Cartoon Saloon, France 2 Cinéma ; screenplay by Fabrice Ziolkowski ; co-director, Nora Twomey ; director, Tomm Moore

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The secret of Kells

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Didier Brunner, Viviane Vanfleteren, Paul Young present a France-Belgium-Ireland coproduction ; produced by Les Armateurs, Vivi Film, Cartoon Saloon, France 2 Cinéma ; screenplay by Fabrice Ziolkowski ; co-director, Nora Twomey ; director, Tomm Moore

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Young Brendan lives in a remote medieval outpost under siege from barbarian raids. But a new life of adventure beckons when a celebrated master illuminator arrives from foreign lands carrying an ancient but unfinished book, brimming with secret wisdom and powers. To help complete the magical book, Brendan has to overcome his deepest fears on a dangerous quest that takes him into the enchanted forest where mythical creatures hide. It is here that he meets the fairy Aisling, a mysterious young wolf-girl, who helps him along the way. But with the barbarians closing in, will Brendan's determination and artistic vision illuminate the darkness and show that enlightenment is the best fortification against evil?

I have seen -- Beyond the walls -- The cat, the illuminator, and the page -- Aisling's forest -- Forbidden fruits -- Visions of horror -- Cellach's punishment -- Light and darkness -- A forbidden masterpiece -- Barbarian invasion -- A light of hope -- Credits

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