The simpler the story, the more diverse the angle of interpretation.
The Secret of the Book of Kells has a consistent idea of fusion. On the one hand is the influence of Christianity on primitive paganism in the process of spreading. This is reflected in the positive role of paganism represented by Asiling in the development and localization of Christianity represented by Brendan. (Asiling helped Brendan find green berries and approach Crom Cruach) Also in the process, primitive paganism was gradually Christianized. Specifically in the film, although Asiling is still alive, he is forced to appear in the shape of a beast. The spread of Christianity in Ireland was accompanied by some indigenization. On the other hand, integration can also be understood in such a way that differences in race and culture do not deny the connection between human nature and charity. The craftsmanship of making ink in the film originates from the distant Central Asia-Afghanistan region; the style of the drawn patterns is influenced by the Moroccans in North Africa; and the shapes of animals and scenery are derived from the primitive religious totems in the early days of ancient Ireland. There is a lot of Celtic music in the film, but the Christian chant, Kyire, is used in The Monk... The director deliberately set the four monks of the Picture School (the main four) as Different races, one of them is black and the other is Chinese, the meaning of (the name is also Tang) is probably here.
The Secret of Kells is a story of preachers and martyrs. In the face of powerful foreign invaders, seekers forbear, preachers persevere, and martyrs guard.
We honor the persevering preacher, and we honor the courageous martyr.
Martyrs protect the present, and preachers guide the future.
Both are equally important to us.
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