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“I decided to restore 'Napoleon' after a widescreen festival at the Odeon Leicester Square in 1968. It was run by Richard Arnell and George Dunning, who animated and directed 'Yellow Submarine,' and they'd got their hands on the last scene, the triptychs. They just showed that part, without music…” quote by Kevin Brownlow
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“I decided to restore 'Napoleon' after a widescreen festival at the Odeon Leicester Square in 1968. It was run by Richard Arnell and George Dunning, who animated and directed 'Yellow Submarine,' and they'd got their hands on the last scene, the triptychs. They just showed that part, without music and with the projectors misaligned.”

Kevin Brownlow

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The speaker recounts restoring a damaged film segment after a festival, noting technical flaws and the involvement of notable animators.

In simple terms: Restoring a film segment with technical issues and famous animators involved.

Key Takeaway

Recognize and fix technical errors in preservation work.

Themes

film preservation animation history technical challenges

Mood

reflective analytical

Type

historical technical

When to use this quote

  • film archives
  • screenings
  • technical troubleshooting
  • historical research

Key Concepts

restoration cinema heritage animation collaboration

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can preservation balance authenticity with technical constraints?
  • What role do famous collaborators play in restoration decisions?
A Different Perspective

Limited resources may hinder full restoration quality.

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