RYAN - CHRIS LANDRETH (2004)

Ryan by Chris Landreth won the 2005 short animation Academy Award. It is a strange mix of animation and documentary and introduces us to Ryan Larkin, a pioneering Canadian animator of the 1960s, who after succumbing to addiction was reduced to begging on the streets by the time of this film was made. Landreth interviews his compatriot and friend in an attempt to gain an insight into a troubled genius as well as understand the process that led towards his downfall. Ryan is an unusual animation, reflecting the animated thoughts of both Chris Landreth and Ryan Larkin. If you like Ryan by Chris Landreth be sure to rate and share it.