Animation,Family,Fantasy
Belgium,France,Ireland
The Secret of Kells is an animated film that tells the story of Brendan, a 12-year-old boy living in the Abbey of Kells in Ireland during the 9th century. Brendan dreams of becoming a master illuminator like his uncle, Abbot Cellach. However, Cellach is consumed by fear of Viking attacks and has taken on the task of building a wall around the abbey to protect the inhabitants.
When Brother Aiden arrives at the abbey, he brings with him an unfinished Book of Kells, a magnificent illuminated manuscript that Cellach hopes will attract pilgrims to the abbey and help to fund the building of the wall. Aiden enlists Brendan's help in completing the book, but Cellach forbids Brendan from leaving the abbey, as he fears for his safety.
Undeterred, Brendan ventures into the enchanted forest surrounding the abbey, where he meets a forest spirit named Aisling. She helps him on his quest to find a crystal that will allow him to complete the book by providing him with a magical white wolf that protects him from danger.
Together, Brendan and Aisling pursue the crystal, but they soon find that they are not alone in the forest. A group of Vikings has also come in search of the crystal, and they are led by a fearsome serpent god named Crom Cruach.
Brendan must overcome his fear of the Vikings and the serpent god in order to complete his quest and finish the Book of Kells. With the help of Aisling and the magical white wolf, Brendan faces his deepest fears and defeats Crom Cruach. In the end, the Book of Kells is completed, and Brendan is hailed as a hero for his bravery and determination.
