Kulturotwórcza rola Irish Folklore Trilogy Cartoon Saloon w kontekście współczesnej irlandzkiej animacji
The Cultural Role of the Irish Folklore Trilogy by Cartoon Saloon in the Context of Contemporary Irish Animation

Summary/Abstract: The topic of this article is a brief analysis of the work of the Irish animation studio Cartoon Saloon, with particular emphasis on the so-called Irish Folklore Trilogy – The Secret of Kells (2009), Song of the Sea (2014), and Wolfwalkers (2020). These films, both visually and plot-wise, are broadly representative of Irish culture, referencing historical events (e.g. the creation of the Book of Kells, the history of the town of Kilkenny), folk tales and beliefs (e.g. characters such as the selkies and werewolves of Ossory), and traditional design. By telling the story of Irish culture in a way that is visually and narratively appealing, as well as comprehensible to a wide audience (by explaining history and folklore through a contemporary perspective, as well as by narrating from the perspective of child characters), these films become a sui generis promotion of the Green Isle. Additionally, in order to fully situate Cartoon Saloon’s work in a historical and production studies context, and to draw attention to its incredible importance to the art of animation, the author examines the history of Irish animated film.

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