Stowaways on the Ark

Shown once on UK tv in an English dub, this is a worthy feature from Europe. The animation style is unusual, with what looks like real water shots mixed with detailed pencil sketch animation (in colour). Not up to the best Japanese standards but better than many Hollywood epics of late. The story is of termites stowing away on the ark, being overcome, and the ark being saved from sinking by a mountain that gets in the way. The English characterisation was good although some of the animals tended to become a trifle overexcited from time to time (loud high pitched laughs and screams... ). If you collect animation styles this is one to look for. A reasonable family film, although maybe not suitable for the younger ones due to some emotional tensions and limited violence.