about this unique collaboration between Walt Disney and Salvador Dalí.
Destino is a seven-minute animated short film that tells the story of a ballerina and her lover who are separated by a series of surreal obstacles. The film was inspired by a Spanish ballad and features music written by Armando Dominguez and sung by Dora Luz.
The initial idea for the film came from Dalí, who suggested to Disney that they collaborate on a short. Disney was intrigued by the proposal but wanted a script before committing to the project. Dalí wrote a storyboard for the film but it was deemed too complicated and expensive to produce.
The project was shelved in 1946 but was revived in 1999 when Roy Disney, Walt Disney's nephew, discovered the storyboard in the Disney archives and decided to complete the film. A team of animators and artists was assembled to realize Dalí's vision using traditional hand-drawn animation techniques.
The film features many of Dalí's signature motifs, including melting clocks, distorted figures, and surreal landscapes. The animation is fluid and dreamlike, capturing the essence of Dalí's imaginative world.
Destino premiered at the Annecy International Animated Film Festival in 2003 to critical acclaim. It has since become a cult favorite among fans of both Disney and Dalí, and is regarded as a unique and remarkable collaboration between two artistic giants.