Keats famously wrote, "Beauty is truth, truth beauty" but that relationship between truth and beauty is not the one explored here.
A maker of eyewear is commissioned to create a lens with magical properties. It is purchased by the Grand Duke for his personal amusement. Later, the craftsman creates another lens which allows one to see a completely different view of the world-a view that is contrary to the first lens'. This is a morality tale that packs few surprises. In fact, it is heavy-handed in making its point, but this is still a gem due to the film's color format and its fresh naivete.
A sequence simulating harpistry serves as a brief distraction, but overall this is an enjoyable watch for children and adults.
The plot of this 21 minute film would make a good episode of "The Twilight Zone".
A maker of eyewear is commissioned to create a lens with magical properties. It is purchased by the Grand Duke for his personal amusement. Later, the craftsman creates another lens which allows one to see a completely different view of the world-a view that is contrary to the first lens'. This is a morality tale that packs few surprises. In fact, it is heavy-handed in making its point, but this is still a gem due to the film's color format and its fresh naivete.
A sequence simulating harpistry serves as a brief distraction, but overall this is an enjoyable watch for children and adults.
The plot of this 21 minute film would make a good episode of "The Twilight Zone".