The Secret of Kells


1h 15m 2009

Brief Synopsis

A retelling of the provenance of one of Ireland's most cherished artifacts, the "Book of Kells." With the Viking hordes approaching, the monks of the Kells are forces to turn their attention from transcribing manuscripts to building barricades. The future of the precious book is in jeopardy, and it

Film Details

Also Known As
Brendan & the Secret of Kells, Brendan and the Secret of Kells, Brendan et le secret de Kells, Secret Life of Kells, The, Secret of Kells
MPAA Rating
Genre
Adventure
Drama
Foreign
Release Date
2009
Production Company
France 2 Cinéma; Les Armateurs
Distribution Company
GKids; Angel Films (Denmark); Cinedigm; Empire; Gkids; Karmafilms (Spain); Kinepolis Film Distribution; Métropole Films Distribution; New Video; New Video Dvd; RCV Distribution; Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures International

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 15m

Synopsis

A retelling of the provenance of one of Ireland's most cherished artifacts, the "Book of Kells." With the Viking hordes approaching, the monks of the Kells are forces to turn their attention from transcribing manuscripts to building barricades. The future of the precious book is in jeopardy, and it falls to Brendan, young nephew of the Abbot Cellach, to save the day.

Film Details

Also Known As
Brendan & the Secret of Kells, Brendan and the Secret of Kells, Brendan et le secret de Kells, Secret Life of Kells, The, Secret of Kells
MPAA Rating
Genre
Adventure
Drama
Foreign
Release Date
2009
Production Company
France 2 Cinéma; Les Armateurs
Distribution Company
GKids; Angel Films (Denmark); Cinedigm; Empire; Gkids; Karmafilms (Spain); Kinepolis Film Distribution; Métropole Films Distribution; New Video; New Video Dvd; RCV Distribution; Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures International

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 15m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Winner of Standard Life Audience Award at the 2009 Edinburgh International Film Festival.

Released in United States Winter March 5, 2010

Released in United States April 2, 2010

Released in United States February 2009

Released in United States June 2009

Released in United States February 2010

Shown at Berlin International Film Festival (Generation Kplus) February 5-15, 2009.

Shown at Edinburgh International Film Festival (Family Gala) June 17-28, 2009.

Shown at Santa Barbara International Film Festival (World Cinema) February 4-14, 2010.

Released in United States Winter March 5, 2010

Released in United States April 2, 2010 (Los Angeles)

Released in United States February 2009 (Shown at Berlin International Film Festival (Generation Kplus) February 5-15, 2009.)

Released in United States June 2009 (Shown at Edinburgh International Film Festival (Family Gala) June 17-28, 2009.)

Released in United States February 2010 (Shown at Santa Barbara International Film Festival (World Cinema) February 4-14, 2010.)