Monday, March 31, 2014

1940-1950


Origin: Fantasia was one of the most popular animated films ever made by Walt Disney. The film consisted of eight various clips with classical music in the background played by Leopold Stokowski. However Walt Disney had the idea to have unrelated clips all in one movie. This was the first time something like this had been attempted. The film was inspired by the poem, "The Sorcerer's Apprentice written by Goethe. This film eventually became a sort of concert-movie combination. 

Purpose: The movie, Fantasia was created as an animated movie to entertain people of all ages. The reason for this very storyline being created was due to the fact that Mickey Mouse had been declining in popularity and needed a boost. Walt Disney wanted to create a magical pattern between the music and events in the film. He played the scenes to classical music to give audiences a new experience. He was attempting to change the film industry.

Value: The 1940-1950 was a time of war and technological advancements. WWII took place for much of the decade and even afterwards its affects were seen in the lives of those in America. The movie, Fantasia was even affected since due to the war, many people didn't go to the movies and this greatly affected the gross of the film. Walt Disney recognized this time as one of sadness and hardship and sought to create a movie to help people take their minds off of the devastating war. This film was the best representation of this time, because it showed the impacts of the war and described the progression in animated films. 

Limitations: This film showed many of the attitudes and views of the time. However it contained come limitations in what it could express. The film didn't show the outcomes or events during the war. It also didn't show the views of the Americans towards the war. 

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