#1200b: LAMORISSE, Albert: White Mane (1953)

LAMORISSE, Albert (France)
White Mane [1953]
Spine #1200b
Blu-ray


Possessed of the timeless perfection of a fable, this tale about the unique bond between children and animals is Albert Lamorisse’s ode to the awe-inspiring majesty of nature. Amid the vast flatlands of the Camargue in the South of France lives White Mane, a magnificent wild stallion who refuses to be broken by men and instead forms a connection with a young boy, with whom he embarks on a daring quest for freedom. Fully capturing the rugged beauty of its marsh setting, this extraordinarily photographed treasure of children’s cinema — which won the Grand Prix for Best Short Film at the Cannes Film Festival —speaks to the hearts of all creatures yearning to live untamed.

39 minutes
Monaural
Black and White
in French
1:37:1
Criterion Release 2023


Director/Writer


a

Film Rating (0-60):

60

The Extras

The Booklet

Commentary

Video tribute

Documentary 1

Documentary 2

Documentary 3

Controversial altered ending

Theatrical trailer


Extras Rating (0-40):

39

60 + 39 =

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