A Phantasy vs Light of the World
Light of the World has the higher audience score (8.3/10 against 6.2/10 for A Phantasy). A Phantasy is the shorter watch at 8m compared with 1h 24m. A Phantasy is the older of the two (1952 against 2025). Both are animation, fantasy movies, so they suit a similar mood.
A Phantasy
Light of the World| A Phantasy | Light of the World | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.2/10 | ★ 8.3/10 |
| Year | 1952 | 2025 |
| Length | 8m | 1h 24m |
| Genres | Animation, Fantasy | Animation, Drama, Fantasy, Music |
| Country | Canada | United States of America |
| Director | Norman McLaren | John J. Schafer, Tom Bancroft |
| Main cast | – | Jesse Inocalla, David Kaye, Colin Murdock, Vincent Tong, Tim Heidecker |
Synopsis
A Phantasy
An animated film drawn entirely in pastels. Various fantastical plant-like things "grow" from the ground, eventually launching five spheres. The spheres drift in space while changing shapes and come back down to another setting, which eventually becomes more fantastical and symbolic than the opening one. The soundtrack has a jazz slant, with an ensemble of four saxophones and synthetic sound (i.e. sound created by drawing directly on the…
Light of the World
It's 30 AD and everyone is expectantly awaiting the coming Messiah. While Jesus isn't exactly what they imagined, there is something special about this man. Soon, John, James, Andrew, Peter, and others begin to follow Jesus on an unexpected adventure. This beautifully animated story of Jesus is told through the eyes of his beloved young friend, the Apostle John.
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