R.O. Blechman

PelĂ­culas

No Room at the Inn
Director
An Impressionist, playful and free version of the nativity of Christ bearing the creative trademark of R.O. Blechman, a giant in animation, illustration and art direction, an Emmy winner and acknowledged with a retrospective at the MoMA.
The Soldiers's Tale
Producer
A soldier, returning home from war, chances upon a stranger who offers to buy his violin, the stranger is none other than the devil
The Soldiers's Tale
Writer
A soldier, returning home from war, chances upon a stranger who offers to buy his violin, the stranger is none other than the devil
The Soldiers's Tale
Director
A soldier, returning home from war, chances upon a stranger who offers to buy his violin, the stranger is none other than the devil
Date with Dizzy
Animation
A Hubley stand-in instructs iconic trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie on scoring a short commercial for an instant rope ladder.
The Juggler of Our Lady
Production Design
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.
The Juggler of Our Lady
Novel
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.