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Animated Hemingway Tales

Martin Schindler Recounts a Classic Novel Using Pen and Paper

— April 9, 2012 — Business
Dutch artist Marcel Schindler recently produced a one-of-a-kind synopsis of Ernest Hemingway's classic novella, 'The Old Man and the Sea.' Using only a pen and a few sheets of paper, Schindler recounts the plot of Hemingway's work through stop-motion animation; like the great writer, Schindler is pithy to the point of austerity.

Most of 'The Old Man and the Sea' takes place on the ocean. The old man seeks out and pursues a great fish far out into open waters. However, the real plot and depth of the book is the inner-dialogue of the old man: his sympathy for the fish despite their conflict; his affection for the boy who visits him at his shack on the shore; and his admiration for the baseball player Joe DiMaggio.

Schindler sets his animation against the appropriately titled song, 'Sail' by Awolnation. The music helps to convey the emotional undertones that flow beneath the waves of the plot.


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Trend Themes
1. Stop-motion Animation - Using stop-motion animation to retell classic novels offers an innovative and creative way of storytelling.
2. Pen and Paper Techniques - Utilizing pen and paper techniques to create art or animations allows for a unique and personalized approach to creating content.
3. Music-centered Narratives - Creating a storyline centered around music can add an additional layer of emotional depth to any project.
Industry Implications
1. Entertainment Industry - Incorporating stop-motion animation techniques and music-centered narratives can create more engaging and captivating content for various forms of entertainment media.
2. Art Industry - Utilizing pen and paper techniques to create animations and art pieces can offer a new perspective on traditional forms of art.
3. Education Industry - Using stop-motion animation and other creative techniques to teach classic literature can make these works more accessible and engaging for students.
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