"For a long time," writes director Lawrence Jordan, "I have wanted to construct a melodrama (animated) from the funky engravings of the 19th century which illustrated 'young peoples' adventu... Read all"For a long time," writes director Lawrence Jordan, "I have wanted to construct a melodrama (animated) from the funky engravings of the 19th century which illustrated 'young peoples' adventure stories. Eventually, through a great deal of selection, such a film fell into place. I ... Read all"For a long time," writes director Lawrence Jordan, "I have wanted to construct a melodrama (animated) from the funky engravings of the 19th century which illustrated 'young peoples' adventure stories. Eventually, through a great deal of selection, such a film fell into place. I have attempted to present the high emotional overlay of very mundane events in this 'alche... Read all