I saw this in a theater in Chicago around 1980, and it blew me away. At this segment and at "Valse Triste", I was so moved I cried like a heartbroken child. All these years later, i still get teary-eyed. What a beautiful, brilliant film.
I first saw this film (the cut version, without the real persons in it) when I was 3, and it thoroughly disturbed me... though I loved it... I have mixed feelings about this particular piece, that oppened my mind to sensuality and morb... it freaks me out somehow, but it entices me. I hope that this time I don't get that freaked out...
what's also hilarious is that Mel Stuart once bet David Wolper that he couldn't get backing for thirty jam session documentary ideas - and the only one that got no backer was 'the all grandmother orchestra.' I crack up every time i think about it, because Bozzetto loved Mel Stuart films. XD
How wonderfully poignant. Many a man can relate to this satyr. I know I do. I saw this during my high school years and "did stop and smell the roses". I've periodically thought of this music and animation. Look for the disney reference at the 3:13 mark. I feel that this movie, "allegro non troppo" compliments the efforts of "fantasia" by providing more worldly view of animation. You'd never see this associated with Disney though. I think that is sad. We Americans are sometimes too uptight.
This animation was actually like a parody to fantasia. In the beginning of the film, they do mention Disney when the main guy is on the phone. That scene isn't in this clip, but the entire movie is really interesting if you haven't seen it in it's entirety.
Bravo, Bozzeto! You'll be always remembered as a genius in animation art.
danmessias 5 months ago
6:35 yes, that's a boob tree. Every Italian garden has one.
LiimLsan 5 months ago
I saw this in a theater in Chicago around 1980, and it blew me away. At this segment and at "Valse Triste", I was so moved I cried like a heartbroken child. All these years later, i still get teary-eyed. What a beautiful, brilliant film.
"This Prisney--he did *this*?"
srlucado 9 months ago
Other than Valse Triste, this is my favorite segment from the film.
Wildcock23 11 months ago
The great MONSIEUR BOZZETTO! Magic! He always know how to make us both laugh and cry. That movie is a masterpiece.
RobinSandza 11 months ago
I first saw this film (the cut version, without the real persons in it) when I was 3, and it thoroughly disturbed me... though I loved it... I have mixed feelings about this particular piece, that oppened my mind to sensuality and morb... it freaks me out somehow, but it entices me. I hope that this time I don't get that freaked out...
PaolitaTheGreat 1 year ago
Horny old creeper
limbdarkening 1 year ago
Why is it all old women playing the instruments?
limbdarkening 1 year ago
@limbdarkening that's the comedy.
what's also hilarious is that Mel Stuart once bet David Wolper that he couldn't get backing for thirty jam session documentary ideas - and the only one that got no backer was 'the all grandmother orchestra.' I crack up every time i think about it, because Bozzetto loved Mel Stuart films. XD
LiimLsan 5 months ago
How wonderfully poignant. Many a man can relate to this satyr. I know I do. I saw this during my high school years and "did stop and smell the roses". I've periodically thought of this music and animation. Look for the disney reference at the 3:13 mark. I feel that this movie, "allegro non troppo" compliments the efforts of "fantasia" by providing more worldly view of animation. You'd never see this associated with Disney though. I think that is sad. We Americans are sometimes too uptight.
vertigodancer 1 year ago 2
@vertigodancer
This animation was actually like a parody to fantasia. In the beginning of the film, they do mention Disney when the main guy is on the phone. That scene isn't in this clip, but the entire movie is really interesting if you haven't seen it in it's entirety.
GunslingerElf 1 year ago
@GunslingerElf
I agree, the movie is interesting. And humorous. I liked the segment featuring Ravel's Bolero as well.
vertigodancer 1 year ago