The artist, animator, and educator Jules Engel is perhaps best known for his work as an Art Director at the beloved United Productions of America (UPA), or maybe later for his role as the first director of the Experimental Animation…
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Realism and the Politics of Truth in Netflix’s “Klaus”
by Tim Ridlen • June 1, 2020 • 0 Comments
The first animated feature that Netflix has produced exclusively for its online streaming platform is notably a return to 2D animation in an industry where 3D animation dominates: Klaus (2019). However, this film likewise aspires to dimensionality and depth even…