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Thru the Moebius Strip
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Wikipedia article
'Thru the Moebius Strip' is a 2005 Chinese computer-animated science fiction adventure film made in Mainland China.
Plot
The story is about the coming of age of a 14-year-old boy who grew up refusing to accept the loss of his father. He reaches the planet Raphicca 27.2 million light years away to find that his father is a prisoner in a kingdom of giant aliens who believe in magic and a medieval code of chivalry. In the midst of a raging battle between good and evil, Jac rescues his father, his new-found family of aliens, the planet of Raphicca, and ultimately, the universe.
Background
The film was produced in Shenzhen, China by the Institute of Digital Media Technology (IDMT).[http://www.2d3dasia.org/hhi/ellen_xu_ling.html Computer Graphic is still considered new technology in animation in China] - 08/03/2006 The project began with 200 animators in 2000 and grew to employ more than 400 by the end of production. Unlike traditional Chinese films, the movie was dubbed into English first. Previewed at the Second International Animation and Cartoon Festival at Hangzhou, China on April 27 and May 3, 2006,China Economic Net. "[http://en.ce.cn/Life/entertainment/news/200606/04/t20060604_7211097.shtml China Economic Net]." 'Thru the Moebius Strip: A 3D animated coup for China.' Retrieved on 2006-12-27. The film was based on an original story and designs by Jean "Moebius" Giraud.
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Reception
Box office
The film earned at the Chinese box office.Critical reception
The film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in 2005 and received good reviews for the animation work.Animation Insider Net. "[http://www.animationinsider.net/article.php?articleID=785 Animation Insider]." 'China's Moebius Strip.' Retrieved on 2006-12-27. However film critics have emphasized that the story was mostly catered to the west with eastern elements added in, making it difficult to satisfy any group of audience in any one particular region.See also
*History of Chinese animation
*List of computer-animated films
*List of animated feature films
References
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