Bottom's Dream
Synopsis
The short takes as its inspiration Bottom's contemplation on the "dream" he has experienced in the middle acts of Shakespeare's play "A Midsummer Night's Dream", in which his head is transformed into that of an ass and the Fairy Queen Titania is made to fall in love with him. Shakespeare's "Dream" has long been the most visually attractive play to adapt, and the transfer to animation opens up possibilities set designers could only dream of. Canemaker's mastery of the art and his immense creativity make this short quite a ride, exploring a few of the darker undertones in Shakespeare's text that are often excised or simply ignored.
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Canemaker
- Original Title
- Bottom's Dream
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 6m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Canemaker
Department Leadership Roster
John Canemaker
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Bottom's Dream.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bottom's Dream
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What is Bottom's Dream about?
The short takes as its inspiration Bottom's contemplation on the "dream" he has experienced in the middle acts of Shakespeare's play "A Midsummer Night's Dream", in which his head is transformed into that of an ass and the Fairy Queen Titania is made to fall in love with him. Shakespeare's "Dream" has long been the most visually attractive play to adapt, and the transfer to animation opens up possibilities set designers could only dream of. Canemaker's mastery of the art and his immense creativity make this short quite a ride, exploring a few of the darker undertones in Shakespeare's text that are often excised or simply ignored.
Who directed Bottom's Dream?
Bottom's Dream was directed by John Canemaker.
Who stars in Bottom's Dream?
The principal cast of Bottom's Dream includes Not specified.
When was Bottom's Dream released and how long is it?
Bottom's Dream was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 6m.