Ryan: Creating a hand-animated three-dimensional world, Chris Landreth explores the life of Ryan Larkin, a pioneer in Canadian animation who now lives on welfare and panhandles for spare change. Alter egos: Incorporating the animated documentary Ryan, Laurence Green's film explores the paths of animators Ryan Larkin and Chris Landreth and the relationship that developed between the two men. Syrinx: Using animated charcoal sketches, the Greek legend of how Pan made his pipes is brought to life. Walking: The way people walk is observed. Street musique: A visual improvisation is created from the music performed by sidewalk entertainers. The end: An animator discovers he's a character in his own work. Bingo: Answers the question, What if a lie is told long enough and loud enough?
General Note
DVD special features : A director's commentary by Christ Landreth, Ryan Larkin or Laurence Green accompanies each of the 7 films. Subtitles, navigation menus, biographies and production notes are included in both English and French.
Wittenberg has public performance rights.
Content Note
Ryan (13 min. 50 sec.) -- Alter egos (52 min. 27 sec.) -- Syrinx ( 2 min. 54 sec.) -- Walking (5 min. 6 sec.) -- Street musique (8 min. 45 sec.) -- The end ( 6 min. 11 sec.) -- Bingo (5 min.).