A few years ago, the distribution was written by an ambitious mission: Form 10 animated films to see in its life. It is a more difficult task than it seems, because the world of animation is full of treasure. But at the end of passionate discussions there was a selection. Among the elected officials, Disney’s 3 great classics and one of them, beauty and beast, occupy a special place.
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Released in 1991, The beauty and the beast He came to the Disney Studios, which had just overcome the period of artistic turbulence in the 80’s. With this film, they begin to do what is later called Disney’s “Second Golden Age”, which corresponds to the period from 1989 to 1995 (sometimes located from 1984 to 1995), marked by the Renaissance, which is initiated by the release of small mermaids. In this era he saw the birth of such basic films such as Aladdin and Leo King – and The beauty and the beast So.
This age is characterized by a household that has an infallible recipe: timely fairy tale, special animation quality and angry music. All ingredients are united and the public is immediately and durable, and that is, beyond the young viewer.
A fairy tale that is located in the heart
Inspired by the story written by Jean-Marie Leprin de Baumont, the film drives us in the world of Bell, a curious and dreamy young woman, marginal in her small village (French), which ends in a mysterious castle, with a dangerous beast … but not a message.
The magic of the film is not only because of its scenario or its visual beauty: it also relies on music, with the exciting compositions of Alan Menken, and the unforgettable poems of Howard Eshman. The songs became emblem, singing, and re -shattered for decades.
Eternal History
But beyond his popular success, The beauty and the beast He reached a unique feat: it was the first animated film to be appointed for the best film in an Oscar. Exceptional recognition, at a time when animation was still perceived as a “minor” genre of cinema.
Even if the statue finally went to the lamb for silence, this appointment remains a historic step. Since then, only a few rare animated films, especially there, Toy Story 3 and Coco-Have have managed to get this same difference.
Even today, The beauty and the beast There is a substantial indication that its influence on the animated cinema as it continues to emotion.
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