Gerald McDermott

出生 : 1941-01-31, Detroit, Michigan, USA

死亡 : 2012-12-26

略歴

Gerald McDermott was an American filmmaker, creator of children's picture books, and an expert on mythology. His creative works typically combine bright colors and styles with ancient imagery. His picture books feature folktales and cultures from all around the world.

参加作品

Arrow to the Sun
Arrow to the Sun
Director
An animated retelling of a Pueblo tale, in which a mysterious boy seeks his father.
The Magic Tree
The Magic Tree
Director
When the neglected and unloved brother Mavungu finally leaves home, he finds a tree blocking the river and frees the people imprisoned within the tree. Based on a folk tale from the Congo.
Anansi the Spider
Anansi the Spider
Director
A West African folk tale about a spider who is presented with a dilemma when each of his six sons saves his life and he must determine which one he should reward.
Sun Flight
Sun Flight
Director
The story of Daedalus and Icarus
The Stonecutter
The Stonecutter
Director
A poor stonecutter seeks the lifestyles of those higher in the social hierarchy.