Visionary Filmmakers Bring Goya's Dark Masterpieces to Chilling Animated Life

In the two years since the release of their critically acclaimed animated film 'Loving Vincent', the creative team behind the project has been hard at work on their next ambitious undertaking. According to Oscar-winning filmmaker Hugh Welchman, who spoke about the new project at a recent event in Madrid, their upcoming film will focus on the dark and haunting works of renowned Spanish artist Francisco Goya.

Titled 'Cave of Dreams', the new animated feature will utilize the same meticulous 'painted animation' technique that was pioneered for 'Loving Vincent', which brought the life and final years of Vincent Van Gogh to the screen. This time, the filmmakers will turn their attention to Goya, one of Spain's most influential and provocative painters, with a particular emphasis on his later, more disturbing works.

Goya, who lived from 1746 to 1828, experienced a significant shift in his artistic style and subject matter later in his career, with his paintings taking on a much darker and more unsettling tone. It is this period, including his famous series of 14 paintings known as the 'Black Paintings', that will serve as the primary inspiration for 'Cave of Dreams'. Welchman and his team are currently in the process of assembling a team of Spanish artists to help bring Goya's haunting visions to life through their unique animation process.

As with their previous project, 'Cave of Dreams' is being produced through Welchman's Poland-based indie label Breakthru Films, with the backing of the Polish Film Institute. The filmmakers are also working with several Spanish production partners, including filmmaker Alba Sotorra and Tinglado Films, to ensure the project accurately captures the essence of Goya's artistic legacy.