Bottom's Dream
Originally released in 1984. Bottom's Dream is a animation film. directed by John Canemaker.
Synopsis
The short takes as its inspiration Bottom's contemplation on the "dream" he has experienced in the middle acts of Shakespeare's play "A Midsummer Night's Dream", in which his head is transformed into that of an ass and the Fairy Queen Titania is made to fall in love with him. Shakespeare's "Dream" has long been the most visually attractive play to adapt, and the transfer to animation opens up possibilities set designers could only dream of. Canemaker's mastery of the art and his immense creativity make this short quite a ride, exploring a few of the darker undertones in Shakespeare's text that are often excised or simply ignored.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 1, 1984
41 years ago
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bottom's Dream about?
The short takes as its inspiration Bottom's contemplation on the "dream" he has experienced in the middle acts of Shakespeare's play "A Midsummer Night's Dream", in which his head is transformed in...
Who directed Bottom's Dream?
Bottom's Dream was directed by John Canemaker.
When was Bottom's Dream released?
Bottom's Dream was released on May 1, 1984 in theaters.