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Cherry Blossomshort filmanimation

Animation. Fantasy Sakura is arguably Masaoka’s most lyrical film. The sensuality of the movement and the harmonious way the animation flows with the score of German Romantic composer Carl Maria von Weber’s Invitation to the Dance (the Berlioz arrangement conducted by Leopold Stokowski) is truly a delight to behold. There is no dialogue in this film. Instead, we witness the awakening of spring, with butterfly-like fairies taking flight to celebrate the ... [+]
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