Ryan is based on the life of Ryan Larkin, a Canadian animator who, 30 years ago, produced some of the most influential animated films of his time. In the film, we hear the voices of prominent animators and artists discussing Ryan's work, and from waitresses, mission-house caretakers and homeless people who make up Ryan's life. These voices speak through strange, twisted, and disembodied, computer-generated characters--which combine to reflect the film's creator, Chris Landreth. In the words of Anais Nin, "We don't see things as they are. We see things as we are."
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Ryan was working on his last film called, "Spare Change". He never finished that movie. Levine Kicked him out of the old brewery mission, a week later he had a heart attack, and was told he had cancer. I think watching "Ryan" while watching Ryan watch himself on CBC TV in the old brewery mission is a memory I won't forget. Good-bye... Ryan
this is one of the most incredible animations i have EVER seen. I first saw this in my art appreciation class, and ever since i havent been able to stop talking about it. The animation is so valuable in the way that it brings light to the real characteristics and inner functions of the characters. Incredible. <3
Ryan Larkin was a genious. Walking will always have an extremely important place in the history of animation, and is one of the most emotional films i have ever seen. RIP Ryan a man that got lost.
Wow, the abstract reality of it is very deep. Creating great artistic works, working hard and pouring heart and soul into these creations only to be crapped on in some shape or form & ultimately ripped off or accused of ripping off someone else's work. Ultimately the utter insult and complete lack of appreciation can make someone so bitter that the only way they can think of to protect themselves is to stop creating, and this erodes their creative inner self til eventually there is nothing left.
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