The Tale That United Two Generations
At the heart of this story lies an intimate dialogue between a 95-year-old man and his son. The first, guardian of oral traditions; the second, a creator determined to immortalize his words. From that exchange was born an animation that fuses the ancestral with the contemporary, based on a tale whose origin is lost between the authentic and the imagined. The ambiguity about its origin does not diminish its value, but rather enriches its essence, showing how myths evolve when transmitted.
A Celestial Commission
The narration revolves around a deity who entrusts a crucial mission to two animals: a skink and a chameleon must find water for their creator. The first, a reptile of modest appearance, succeeds in fulfilling the objective, but its success brings an unexpected request. This twist unleashes tensions that reveal subtle reflections on ambition and the price of desires. Though brief, the plot weaves humor and lessons with remarkable delicacy.
"The true magic lies in preserving the original voice, without polishing or adorning it. This way, the essence of the storyteller remains alive."
Technique as a Tribute
The project was developed using genuine recordings of the narrator, without adjustments or prepared scripts. This method sought to capture the spontaneity of family conversations, where every pause and intonation matters. The filmmakers argued that authenticity was key for the audience to experience the feeling of listening to an ancestor, not a manufactured product for mass consumption.
- Visual style inspired by handmade drawings
- Color palette that evokes the dreamlike
- Textures that simulate manual strokes
- Exaggerated facial expressions for narrative purposes
Cultural Roots in Every Frame
The studio responsible, based in Mumbai, has made the local its distinctive mark. Rejecting globalized formulas, its productions draw directly from its immediate context, both emotionally and folklorically. For five years, they have used animation as a tool to safeguard oral tales, documenting a legacy that faces the risk of extinction.
What began as a simple family chat became a bridge between eras. The combination of traditional techniques, intimate sound recordings, and oral narrative demonstrates how art can transcend formats, transforming the everyday into something enduring.