The Secret of Kells (2009)

• 78 min

7.4

Turn the darkness into light

Directed by: Nora Twomey, Tomm Moore
Casting: Evan McGuire, Christen Mooney, Brendan Gleeson, Mick Lally, Liam Hourican, Paul Tylak, Michael McGrath, Paul Young, Nora Twomey, Alli McCann, Clair Funchion, Conor O'Halloran, Gaelle Hersent, Marie Thorhauge, Sean Ono Lennon, Jonas Hoffmann, Fabian Erlinghäuser, Kairen Waloch, James William O'Halloran
Countries: Belgium, France, Ireland
Premiere: 2009-02-09
Status: Released

Tags: mythology, vikings (norsemen), barbarian, underwater, trapped, sea monster, woman director, irish folklore, 9th century, celtic mythology

Adventure awaits 12 year old Brendan who must fight Vikings and a serpent god to find a crystal and complete the legendary Book of Kells. In order to finish Brother Aiden's book, Brendan must overcome his deepest fears on a secret quest that will take him beyond the abbey walls and into the enchanted forest where dangerous mythical creatures hide. Will Brendan succeed in his quest?