Aesop's Fables (1983)
Aesop is a trouble-making young boy who finds himself in another world filled with creatures he never believed to exist, such as fairies and talking donkeys. He sets off to find a way back to the normal world. On his journey he befriends many classical creatures from well-known fables and encounters many trials, each teaching him a valuable lesson.
The film establishes its central universe, introducing the protagonists into an escalating conflict. Directed by Norio Hikone, this opening movement establishes high visual and thematic stakes that set the narrative journey into motion.
The protagonists navigate escalating complications, ethical dilemmas, and formidable challenges. Starring Hiroshi Otake, Junpei Takiguchi, Keiko Han, the middle act intensifies dramatic momentum toward an inevitable turning point.
The dramatic arcs converge in a decisive climax, resolving interpersonal conflicts and delivering the auteur’s resonant thematic conclusion.
Hiroshi Otake
as Chuchu
Junpei Takiguchi
as Barrow
Keiko Han
as Pitchi
Minori Matsushima
as la Mère d'Esope
Masashi Amenomori
as Leading Cast
Noriko Tsukase
as Leading Cast
Joji Yanami
as Leading Cast
Kaneto Shiozawa
as Leading Cast
Fuyumi Shiraishi
as Leading Cast
Ichiro Nagai
as Leading Cast
Shun Yashiro
as Leading Cast
Banjo Ginga
as Leading CastCinematographic negative, aspect ratios & laboratory mastering sheet
| Aspect Ratios | 2.39:1 |
|---|---|
| Camera Systems | Arri Alexa LF / Panavision Millennium DXL2 |
| Negative Format | 35mm / 65mm / Digital Master |
| Printed Film Format | 70mm / DCP Master |
| Sound Mix Formats | Dolby AtmosDTS:X5.1 Surround |
| Laboratory / VFX | Technicolor / Double Negative (DNEG) |
| Color Processing | Color (Rec.709 / DCI-P3 Mastering) |
| Official Runtime | 61 min |
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