Aug 01, 2012 similarly, french director rene lalouxs film gandahar was released dubbed in english in the us as light years, and it was my fathers vhs copy of light years that i remember from my youth. Gandahar is set during a time when an empire rules the world with a steady fist, and a person is sent to the future to fulfill a prophecy created by the ruler years before. Tovio gandahar has 276 books on goodreads, and is currently reading crux by ramez naam, the new jim crow. Based on a story by jeanpierre andrevon, this gloriously imaginative science fiction features themes of ecology and identity, and was considered by laloux to be. Gandahar 1988 feature length theatrical animated film. Two years in gandahar living and learning in india. This average timetravel sciencefiction fantasy is lalouxs most efficient featurelength animation of the three he made, with a great. Based on jeanpierre andrevons novel les hommesmachines contre gandahar the machinemen versus gandahar this fascinating adult animation combines lalouxs famous imagination with that of animation designer philippe caza. This average timetravel sciencefiction fantasy is lalouxs most efficient featurelength animation of the three he made, with a.
Drawing similarities to boards of canada, all india radio deliver a powerful edge as spectacular ambience takes over leaving only the australian masterminds who collaborated on this album and your mind to perceive what it may. Also, masters of cinema have made a very good transfer for this dvd, and it comes with an informative booklet. Yes, gandahar is fiction but the contents of my india blog are not. An evil force from a years in the future begins to destroy an idyllic paradise, where the citizens are in perfect harmony with nature. Also known as metal men, sometimes also known as light years, this was one that actually got a bit of attention in the united states. Gandahar les anneeslumierelight years1988 laloux youtube.
Gandahar details how a person from the past tries to save the future. Also, masters of cinema have made a very good transfer for this dvd, and it. Anny duperey, georges wilson, catherine chevalier, pierremarie escourrou. Doujinshi pages of this adventure released monthly on my patreon page. In a thousand years, gandahar was destroyed, and and all its.
Rene laloux, created gandahar, his final animated feature film. Beatport is the worlds largest electronic music store for djs. One of the ideas laloux discussed with caza was a feature film based on jeanpierre andravons novel les hommesmachines contre gandahar which translates as the machinemen vs. Gandahar is a fascinating, adult animation which examines genetic mutation, the importance of organic farming, and urges a respect for nature that resonates today more than ever. Gandahar, a 1988 animated science fiction film, known as light years in english. Miia adventures on gandahar by krabby hentai foundry. If playback doesnt begin shortly, try restarting your. A few years back i managed to dig up said vhs and rewatch it, and though i remembered most of it quite clearly, i was surprised at how truly strange. I originally watched the truncated version entitled light years in the u. Cinefonia records cfy005 country france format cd release date 7nov2005 upn 3760098900206 also contains music from.
A lightyear is the distance that light travels through a vacuum in one year light years and lightyears may also refer to. He then urges sylvain to kill him in a thousand years, as the syringe would have no. But i strongly recommend gandahar to anyone interested in animation andor sffantasy. It is a great pleasure to finally be able to watch this lovely animated film in french with its original soundtrack, without the unnecessary edits.
Its not that there are really that many adult themes, but there is a lot of nudity in this movie. So lets admit now this one is going to be a little nsfw and get on with our. The original version was directed by rene laloux, and was based on jeanpierre andrevons novel les. If you want to start a maingandahar page, just click the edit button above. Life in the idyllic paradise of gandahar seems peaceful and in joyous order, until the mirror birds report that inhabitants of whole villages have been turned to stone. Gandahar 1987, rene laloux rene laloux is back for a second time on this list with gandahar, his final film. Like fantastic planet and the later les maitres du temps both of which are also available from eureka. Collating recommendations and sifting through other websites, lists and reference books has given me about 200 titles to track down. Les annees lumiere or light years feature film 2 march 1988 83 minutes direction by rene laloux screenplay by rene laloux and raphael cluzel design by philippe caza. I am determined to see and experience as much of this country as possible and will share this with you as i go.
In a thousand years, gandahar was destroyed, and and all its people massacred. The animation makes a saturday morning cartoon look like a disney high end production. Jan 22, 2008 one of the ideas laloux discussed with caza was a feature film based on jeanpierre andravons novel les hommesmachines contre gandahar which translates as the machinemen vs. Theres a lot of imagination going on in the inhabitants that populate gandahar but over all its just a dull slow paced film that drags out the run with slow paced static shots. Lightyear entertainment, a movie and music distributor.
English ost by jack maeby, bob jewitt and jim klein. The original version was directed by rene laloux, and was based on jeanpierre andrevons novel les hommesmachines contre gandahar the machinemen versus gandahar. Feb 06, 2010 the story is pretty neat though, based on a short story les hommesmachines contre gandahar the machinemen versus gandahar by jeanpierre andrevon. Light years like fantastic planet or the animated films of svankmajer are more. Gandahar is a 1987 french animated science fantasy film. The last trip to gandahar free listening on soundcloud. Bartz groove original mix the last trip to gandahar better listen records. More importantly, i hope to separate the fact from fiction about india. Overview of gandahar, 1988, directed by rene laloux, with at turner classic movies. Vagabundo club social the last trip to gandahar remix the last trip to gandahar, felipe gordon flat white records. Be careful, though, the only things that go in the main namespace are tropes and should be created through the ykttw system.
Classic 1988 animated movie pg for partial nudity throughout okay. Gandahar known as light years in english is a 1988 animated film by the master of french arthouse animation, rene laloux, based on jeanpierre andrevons french science fiction novel les hommesmachines contre gandahar the machinemen versus gandahar. With glenn close, christopher plummer, pierremarie escourrou, catherine chevallier. An unknown force starts attacking the people of the rather idyllic and most naked country of gandahar, who send their best agent, a cat named sylvain, to go check things out. Light years aka gandahar 1988 animated movie by isaac asimov, raphael cluzel, directed by rene laloux, based on the novel metal. The english version was directed by harvey weinstein and produced by bob weinstein. The four track release is chockfull of jazz funk and disco soul aesthetics and serves as a sweet taster for whats to come from the producer. Download movie gandahar 1988 online movie gandahar 1988 tags. But the perfect peace is shattered when a mysterious evil force invades this idyllic serenity, turning people into stone with petrifying rays. Gandahar is a utopian world of rare beauty and tranquility, the result of extensive mutation and genetic experimentation. An investigation into the extraterrestrial experiences of eduard meier 1987, a nonfiction book by gary kinder. Tovio gandahar clownfragmentgmailcom denver, co 276. A new music service with official albums, singles, videos, remixes, live performances and more for android, ios and desktop.
An evil force from a years in the future begins to destroy an idyllic. Total number of members who have this title in their. This story was a little hard to follow, and they pack a whole lot literally a thousand years, in fact in 90 minutes, but the animation alone makes it hard to look away from. The last trip to gandahars upcoming debut ep, echoes of paradise, is set to drop on new washington, dcbased vinyl imprint better listen records in november 2016. Review of gandahar light years working on the last two sciencefiction projects stealing oscars robin hood style and ranking scifi by year has rejuvenated my interest in the genre. This blog is intended to capture the sites, sounds and people during my two years living here. This was the start of an important artistic relationship for laloux, he and caza collaborating on several films, including lalouxs final feature, the magnificent gandahar 1988.
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