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Linnea in Monet's Garden
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Manufacturer: FIRST RUN FEATURES
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Directed By: Lena Anderson;Christina Bjork
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Theatrical Release: December 3, 1992
Average Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars
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Starring: Heinz Schachtner
{WINNER! Best Animated Film, New England Children's Film Festival}
Here she comes, right from the pages of the bestselling book LINNEA IN MONET'S GARDEN. The charming tale about a little girl's love for Impressionist Claude Monet's paintings is now brought to life in full animation. Join Linnea and her friend Mr. Bloom as they set off to Paris, and then to Monet's garden in Giverny. Watch with delight as they discover the real places which served as inspiration for their favorite paintings. And marvel as the paintings and the garden come to "life" in live action.
LINNEA IN MONET'S GARDEN is a unique blend of imagination and education, teaching children about the art and life of one of the most important painters of the 20th century, while entertaining them with the mystery and beauty of art and nature.
User Submitted Linnea in Monet's Garden Reviews
April 28, 2008
beautiful
This is more than a childs video. It transcends all ages. Beautifully done and good for introducing young people to art.
November 17, 2007
Recommended
This is exactly the sort of DVD I wanted for my kids. No violence, no lowbrow humor, no hyperactive pacing, no obnoxiously noisy soundtrack that attempts to artificially excite the ADD generation of children. The artwork is beautiful, the soundtrack matches it perfectly, and the storyline isn't addicted to the usual tedium of marching the viewer through one predictable cliffhanger after another. This is a film of discovery rather than adversity. I rate this with as many stars as there are to give.
January 16, 2007
A heartwarming film for adults too!
This film is precious and will help you appreciate Monet's art even more. Part of the "animation" includes real life photographs of Monet's paintings and his home which is a museum now. The conversations and experiences of the young girl and her elderly friend are touchingly realistic and often humorous. The background music is also delightful. Now, I long to go to France if only for a picnic and a tour of Monet's garden!
March 22, 2006
Great for young kids.
We had to watch this in art class this year. Being 11, the majority of us talked or stared at the wall while watching it but I watched it. I thought it was cute, good for younger ages. But very good to watch if your kid likes art. I had no idea of this, but it's dubbed from French. I thought Linnea was Swedish....
April 28, 2004
A Meditation
April 28, 2004I first came upon this charming short in the Children's Room of the Donnell Library, part of the NYPL. I was intrigued by a film for children explaining Monet, one of the harder artists to explain in art appreciation terms for young people. I was not disappointed. This short from Sweden with English-language dubbing has a number of subtle qualities: a mediation on a well-known but elusive artist and his life; the relationship between Linnea, a curious and sometimes feisty child of about 9 or 10, and her upstairs neighbor, the kindly Mr. Bloom (Blomquist in Swedish), just the right friend and mentor a young person should have to introduce them to art, and on the French countryside they encounter at Giverny, a character in itself. Unusual and charming, Linnea could be introduced to other artists in future films but then the style and content might become formulaic. Better to leave them both in Monet's Garden. The animation is quiet and unobstrusive and would be good to introduce American children to, accustomed to more fast-moving and louder styles.
December 11, 2002
A Lovely Alternative to "Scary Movies"
My sons (3 & 6 years old) both like this movie and have watched it many times. They are active children, but do not watch much TV and are not comfortable with the violence on many videos such as many of the Disney ones. We have several of these movies which they call "scary" and refuse to watch unless a parent is right there. The boys prefer this movie (along with a few others like veggie tales) and both sit still for it. It has sparked some interesting conversations not only about art but also about travel, geography, and languages. If you and your children prefer a bunch of bells and whistles (or fights and explosions) this is not the video for you. But if you want something different, something lovely without being too sweet or annoying, this is a good choice.
November 25, 2002
Used for 3rd graders
I use this video in an "Arts Alive" presentation I do for third graders. I have used it for 3 years and it is VERY well received by the classes. It really brings Monet's paintings alive and shows them that art still lives. It is a combo of cartoon story, still photos of Monet's works and live-action video of his home in Giverny. A perfect choice for any school arts program of a great video for kids of any age.
May 2, 2002
Just like the book.
The book Linnea in Monet's Garden has been a favorite in our house for years, and when I found the DVD some time ago I bought it right away. Since then it has been played over and over again. By myself, but mostly by my six years old daughter. We have been to Monet's garden in Giverny, and watching the video brings back such good memories. The vidoe is so creatively made, with the story of the small girl Linnea and her old friend and neighbour Mr. Bloom. They are both lovers of flowers and of painters, and Monet is one of their favorites. They both dream about going from Sweden where they live, to Giverny and Monet's garden outside Paris. And wonder over all wonders, one day their dream comes true. They travel together to Paris and to Giverny, and we are invited to go with them. The story is told in a charming way, with alot of illustrations from their trip and we also get to know several of Monet's paintings. Both children and adults will learn alot about Monet and his life, and about the impressionist period in art. Britt Arnhild Lindland
February 16, 2002
We love it!
We got the book first, which we love! Then we got the DVD, and we weren't disappointed. My 5-year-old daughter and 2-year-old son both love watching this short (30 minutes) movie. The only thing is that we want more! Maybe more interactive games on top of the "quiz." The garden sounds add up to the "effect" of a tranquil garden. Although the garden is anything but that (with so many tourists visiting!), the movie overall has a (pardon the cliche) calming---"feel-good" effect.
August 3, 2001
Worth viewing
I, too, teach children about art...I even dress as Linnea. In some classes, I dread putting the video in the VCR because I fear a backlash from the students. However, I have never gotten a negative feedback from students. I believe the mouths are "off" from the words because the original version was most probably not in English. I also believe that Mr. Bloom pronounces her name incorrectly in English which has consequently made me label her as "Lynn-e-ah" rather that "Lynn-a-ah." And I think there's a flaw in the tranlation of Claude Monet's painting that gave the name to the Impressionist Movement. Mr. Bloom calls it "Impression of Dawn," and I think it may be "Impression of Sunrise." Feedback on these issues would be appreciated. Students asked me for years if I'd ever been to Monet's Garden. Watching it all these years, I yearned to and was finally given the opportunity last summer with my son's French class. It was everything the video said it was! I even visited it dressed as Linnea and tourist took pictures with me and asked for my autograph in many different languages. One false impression from Mr. Bloom and Linnea's visit is that YOU are the only visitors. Wrong! It is very crowded. The Esmerelda is just a gift store across the street from Notre Dame, and our tour guide had never heard of the Musee Marmotton...but, I managed to find it and it was truly an awesome experience. I did see someone snap a picture inside and was reprimanded by the guard! On our return to the states, my son then asked to see the video. He now loves it! Do you notice her stomach growling before she says "I'm hungry?" And I really do not get, "There's nothing more real, than right now?" or something like that that she proclaims on the bridge. I hope it has changed some of my students lives. I know it changed mine.
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