Brendan Gleeson
Abbot Cellach
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Plot. Set in 9th-century Ireland, during the age of Viking expansion, the film's protagonist is Brendan, a curious and brave boy living in the tightly knit Abbey of Kells under the care of his stern uncle, Abbot Cellach, who is obsessed with building a wall around the Abbey to prevent Viking attacks.
A young boy helps a master illuminator complete a magical book in this Oscar-nominated Irish film. Watch the trailer, see the cast and crew, read reviews and trivia, and explore more like this movie on IMDb.
- Tomm Moore, Nora Twomey
- 2 min
Mar 5, 2010 · In the remote Irish woods, Cellach (Brendan Gleeson) prepares a fortress for an impending attack by a Viking war party. Unbeknown to Cellach, his young nephew Brendan (Evan McGuire) -- who has no...
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- Kids & Family, Adventure, Fantasy, Animation
- Tomm Moore, Nora Twomey
In a remote medieval outpost of Ireland, young Brendan embarks on a new life of adventure when a celebrated master illuminator arrives from foreign lands carrying a book brimming with secret wisdom and powers.
A young boy helps a master illuminator complete the legendary Book of Kells, a medieval manuscript full of secret wisdom and powers, in this animated adventure. He faces Vikings, a serpent god, and mythical creatures in the enchanted forest.
Mar 31, 2010 · A film about a young monk who helps create the Book of Kells, a medieval manuscript of the four gospels. The review praises the film's artistry, colors and patterns, but warns that it may be too slow for some viewers.
YouTube Movies & TV. 180M subscribers. Subscribed. 6.7K. Magic, fantasy and Celtic mythology combine with dazzling animation in this Oscar-nominated story about the power of imagination and faith...
