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Release Year1981
Runtime0h 49m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresAnimation, Family, Documentary
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DirectorWilliam Reid
WritersPhil May, Bob King, William Reid
TypeFeature Film
RatingNot rated yet
Cast9 credited
Also Known AsDisney Animation: The Illusion of Life
About Disney Animation: The Illusion of Life
Former Disney child star Hayley Mills returns to the Walt Disney Studio for a look at the techniques of animated film production, with various veteran Disney animators illustrating said techniques.
Directed by William Reid, Disney Animation: The Illusion of Life leans on a strong ensemble — Ken Anderson, Laverne Andrews, Maxene Andrews — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about animation titles of 1981.
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