The American animator Walt Disney and Spanish surrealist painter Salvador Dali are both remembered as legends--very different, but both very significant artists. So you can understand the excitement when they collaborated together on a short film. The genius each brought to the table made for an extremely memorable partnership.
The film, which is called 'Destino,' is about six and a half minutes long. Production began in 1946, completed much later, and was not released until 2003, well over half a century after it all started.
Looking at the content of the movie, the influence of both Disney and Dali are evident. The imagery is often surreal; there are melting objects, contrasts between light and dark, and scenes with landscapes that resemble deserts. 'Destino' features a young woman as the main character. The plot revolves around her and Janus, the god of time, and their relationship, in which they try to love each other.
The music was written by Mexican songwriter Armando Dominguez and was performed by Dora Luz. The lyrics are written in Spanish and seem to complement the film very well.
Be sure to watch the film at the source!
