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Allende's Words Come Alive in Animation
19 Mar
Summary
- Isabel Allende grants first screen rights for her story.
- Animated short film to adapt Allende's famed 'Dos Palabras'.
- Chilean-Ecuadorian director Flynn brings magical realism to screen.
Canadian studio ICON Creative has secured rights for the first screen adaptation of Isabel Allende's short story, "Dos Palabras." The 1989 tale, celebrated for its magical realism, centers on a woman who sells potent words that sway a presidential race. This marks the legendary Chilean author's first time granting such adaptation rights.
Pilar Flynn, known for her work on "Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur," will direct and co-write the animated short. Flynn, who is of Chilean and Ecuadorian descent, sees the project as a personal realization, aiming to blend her heritage with Allende's distinctive style.
Rafael Agustín, a co-writer and executive producer, highlighted the significance of bringing Allende's work to animation. He emphasized the project's aim to honor her celebration of women and introduce her stories to contemporary audiences, with Allende herself serving as an executive producer.
Vancouver-based ICON Creative Studio, Canada's largest independent animation firm, is producing the short. Shea Wageman, ICON's CEO, expressed honor in adapting the tale, noting its profound relevance regarding the power of words and the human spirit.
