The Secret of Kells

A true gem of modern animation, the legend of the creation of the Book of Kells comes to life on screen, intertwining the most significant work of Irish medieval times with a story of coming of age and the power of art. In the world of 9th-century Ireland, where magic is inseparable from reality, a young novice grows up, his fate intertwined with the wondrous book.

This unique animated film boasts stunning visuals and teaches the importance of following the call of the heart, stepping beyond the familiar, and facing fear head-on.

Some of the drawings in the film directly relate to images from the actual Book of Kells: for instance, the shapes of the trees in the scene where Brendan first enters the forest resemble the forms of columns and arches found on one of the pages of the ancient manuscript.