A Little Phantasy on a 19th-century Painting vs Niccolò
Niccolò has the higher audience score (8.6/10 against 6.9/10 for A Little Phantasy on a 19th-century Painting). A Little Phantasy on a 19th-century Painting is the shorter watch at 4m compared with 5m. A Little Phantasy on a 19th-century Painting is the older of the two (1946 against 2025). Both are animation movies, so they suit a similar mood.
A Little Phantasy on a 19th-century Painting
Niccolò| A Little Phantasy on a 19th-century Painting | Niccolò | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.9/10 | ★ 8.6/10 |
| Year | 1946 | 2025 |
| Length | 4m | 5m |
| Genres | Animation | Animation, Music |
| Country | Canada | – |
| Director | Norman McLaren | Axelle Granet, Clémentine Di Prizio |
| Main cast | – | – |
Synopsis
A Little Phantasy on a 19th-century Painting
Taking "Isle of the Dead," a work by the Swiss symbolist painter Arnold Böcklin as his starting point, Norman McLaren creates a deeply disturbing surrealist dream.
Niccolò
A gifted musician's pursuit of fame traps him in the audience's demands—until a broken violin forces him to choose between hollow applause and true artistic freedom. A metaphorical tale of ambition and its consequences, Niccolo follows Niccolo, a talented musician consumed by a relentless desire for fame. As he climbs the ladder of success, he becomes a prisoner of the audience’s adoration, sacrificing his well-being for their applause.
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