The Idea
L'idée
Synopsis
"Bartosch showed that animation could be poetic... It was Bartosch who first dared to give animation the dimension of a great art, trusting it to voice his pain, to lay bare his heart, to tell of his hope for a better future - which he never saw." - Alexander Alexeieff and Claire Parker, 1969
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Berthold Bartosch
- Screenplay & Story
- Frans Masereel
- Original Score
- Arthur Honegger
- Original Title
- L'idée
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 25m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Berthold Bartosch
Frans Masereel
Arthur Honegger
Berthold Bartosch
Department Leadership Roster
Berthold Bartosch
Director
Berthold Bartosch
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Idea
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What is The Idea about?
"Bartosch showed that animation could be poetic... It was Bartosch who first dared to give animation the dimension of a great art, trusting it to voice his pain, to lay bare his heart, to tell of his hope for a better future - which he never saw." - Alexander Alexeieff and Claire Parker, 1969
Who directed The Idea?
The Idea was directed by Berthold Bartosch.
Who stars in The Idea?
The principal cast of The Idea includes Not specified.
When was The Idea released and how long is it?
The Idea was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 25m.
Who composed the musical score for The Idea?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Idea was composed by Arthur Honegger.
Is The Idea based on a book or true story?
The Idea is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Frans Masereel".