This is neither Italian, nor French, but the short-film The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore is beautiful and genius nonetheless. 'Inspired, in equal measures, by Hurricane Katrina, Buster Keaton, The Wizard of Oz, and a love for books, Morris Lessmore is a story of people who devote their lives to books and books who return the favour. Morris Lessmore is a poignant, humorous allegory about the curative powers of story. Using a variety of techniques (miniatures, computer animation, 2D animation) award winning author/illustrator William Joyce and Co-Director Brandon Oldenburg present a new narrative experience that harkens back to silent films and MGM Technicolor musicals.' The film has been nominated for the upcoming Academy Awards, and can be watched in its entirety here: http://vimeo.com/35404908
