The gentle humour of this wonderful tale of the bad-tempered prophet is given full rein here. Jonah's flat refusal to preach in the city of Nineveh leads to his upsetting an entire boatful of sailors, and being heaved overboard to be swallowed by a whale. Even after accomplishing his task, Jonah remains as grumpy as ever, but God's patience annd humour lead him to understand the meaning of mercy. Cel animation is the perfect medium for this fantastical and comic gem. 30 minutes.
Drawn animation is the perfect medium for the dramatic tone of color and light in this story. A colorful medley of animation techniques breathes new life into the best-loved Bible stories. Testament: The Bible in Animation brings depth and clarity to these familiar tales. Approximately 30 minutes. Recommended for ages 3 to 7.
