Minotaur (1999) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

Released in 1999, Minotaur is an animation film directed by Daniel Sousa, running about 9 minutes.

What it’s about. A loose interpretation of the Minoan myth, as seen through the monster's point of view. Abandoned in a labyrinthine island, the childlike minotaur has as his only companion a playful red ball and a multitude of mirrors. When he sees his own image he imagines himself dancing in perfect synchronicity with a mysterious other. But new characters are brought to the island, and they don't behave like his choreographed twins. Confused and frustrated, the creature has to learn to adapt to a world of uncertainty. But when he can't, the monster's true nature is revealed. Most of the character animation was originally hand-drawn on a light table, cut out and mounted on rigid cardboard. This was done so that each replacement could stand up vertically within a three-dimensional set. The set was then lit with fibre-optic lights and shot in stop-motion, using a 16mm Bolex camera. Some of the animation was done as hinged cut-out puppets on glass, using a multi-plane rig.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Minotaur has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Minotaur page.

If you liked it. Fans of Minotaur tend to enjoy Le Voyage de Chihiro, Your Name., Le Tombeau des Lucioles and Spider-Man : New Generation.