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Kahlil Gibran's The Prophet
2014 · Animation
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Medieval times. A juggler has little success making a living; he puts on a hair shirt and becomes an ascetic, but attracts only other ascetics. Finally, in desperation, he becomes a monk. He visits the other monks, who all glorify the Lady with their skills: cooking, painting, sculpture, etc. He tries helping them, but botches it. A festival is held for the Lady, and each of the monks offers his gift, but the juggler has nothing. Frustrated, he juggles for her, all night, alone.
CinemaSerf
February 17, 2024
"Cantlebert" is a juggler whom nobody notices. He is routinely ridden over and ignored so decides that he might need to change careers. Some scissors, string and he's an ascetic - but all that gets him is the attention of a few other ascetics. Despondent, he espies a passing monk and decides that might be better. A new robe, a warm room, food - and, of course, the Virgin Mary would never shun him! He quickly discover…
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