Maurice Sendak

Maurice Sendak

Nascimento : 1928-06-10, Brooklyn, New York United States

Morte : 2012-05-08

História

Maurice Bernard Sendak (June 10, 1928 – May 8, 2012) was an American illustrator and writer of children's books. He became widely known for his book Where the Wild Things Are, first published in 1963. Born to Polish-Jewish parents, his childhood was affected by the death of many of his family members during the Holocaust. Sendak also wrote works such as In the Night Kitchen, Outside Over There, and illustrated many works by other authors including the Little Bear books by Else Holmelund Minarik.

Perfil

Maurice Sendak

Filmes

Far Out Isn't Far Enough: The Tomi Ungerer Story
Himself
Far Out Isn't Far Enough: The Tomi Ungerer Story depicts one man's wild, lifelong adventure of testing societal boundaries through his use of subversive art. This 98-minute film combines traditional documentary storytelling with original animation from over 70 years worth of art from the renegade children's book author and illustrator. Using a historical palette of 20th century events to paint an artist's epic yet controversial life story, this HD documentary film offers a feature-length retrospective of Ungerer's life and art, pondering the complexities and contradictions of a man who, armed with an acerbic wit, an accusing finger and a razor sharp pencil, gave visual representation to the revolutionary voices during one of the most tantalizing and dramatic periods in American history. Far Out Isn't Far Enough explores the circumstances of his meteoric rise and fall on American soil...
Higglety Pigglety Pop! or There Must Be More to Life
Author
Jennie the terrier has everything a dog could ever wish for, but still feels that something is missing. She leaves home to discover what that is.
Higglety Pigglety Pop! or There Must Be More to Life
Executive Producer
Jennie the terrier has everything a dog could ever wish for, but still feels that something is missing. She leaves home to discover what that is.
Onde Vivem os Monstros
Producer
Max (Max Records), fantasiado de lobo, faz malcriações com sua mãe (Catherine Keener) por ciúmes de um amigo dela (Mark Ruffalo). Como castigo, é mandado para o quarto sem jantar. Max resolve fugir de casa e usa a imaginação para criar uma misteriosa ilha. Lá ele encontra vários monstros, que vivem em bando. Max afirma possuir poderes e acaba nomeado rei do grupo. Responsável por evitar que a tristeza tome conta do lugar, ele passa a criar uma série de jogos para mantê-los em constante diversão.
Onde Vivem os Monstros
Author
Max (Max Records), fantasiado de lobo, faz malcriações com sua mãe (Catherine Keener) por ciúmes de um amigo dela (Mark Ruffalo). Como castigo, é mandado para o quarto sem jantar. Max resolve fugir de casa e usa a imaginação para criar uma misteriosa ilha. Lá ele encontra vários monstros, que vivem em bando. Max afirma possuir poderes e acaba nomeado rei do grupo. Responsável por evitar que a tristeza tome conta do lugar, ele passa a criar uma série de jogos para mantê-los em constante diversão.
Tell Them Anything You Want: A Portrait of Maurice Sendak
Himself
A loving look at one of the most cherished and controversial figures in children's literature, Maurice Sendak. In this deeply moving tribute, spend time with the man who spoke to children through his stories and illustrations in a way no one else could.
O Pequeno Urso: O Filme
Executive Producer
Quando o Pequeno Urso vai acampar com seu pai, ele encontra um novo amigo: o jovem Ursinho, um urso da mesma idade. Ele vai para a casa de Pequeno Urso e se diverte com panquecas e seus novos amigos Pata, Gato, Coruja e Galinha. Mas Ursinho revela que se perdeu dos pais durante uma tempestade. O Pequeno Urso e seus amigos decidem ajudar e formam uma equipe para encontrar os pais de Ursinho. Mas eles se perdem na floresta chamada "Imensidão" e não conseguem sair de lá. Somando-se ao problema: um Puma, chamado "Encrenca", quer devorar o grupo.
Where the Wild Things Are... and other Maurice Sendak Stories
Writer
Part of the Scholastic Video Collection, "Where the Wild Things Are... and other Maurice Sendak Stories" brings 3 Maurice Sendak stories to life on the screen. 1- Where the Wild Things Are (Music and Narration by Peter Schickele) 2- The Nutshell Kids (Charming Poems set to music including "Alligators All Around", "Pierre", "One Was Johnny", and "Chicken Soup With Rice") 3- In The Night Kitchen (Narrated by Peter Schickele)
Where the Wild Things Are... and other Maurice Sendak Stories
Part of the Scholastic Video Collection, "Where the Wild Things Are... and other Maurice Sendak Stories" brings 3 Maurice Sendak stories to life on the screen. 1- Where the Wild Things Are (Music and Narration by Peter Schickele) 2- The Nutshell Kids (Charming Poems set to music including "Alligators All Around", "Pierre", "One Was Johnny", and "Chicken Soup With Rice") 3- In The Night Kitchen (Narrated by Peter Schickele)
The World of Jim Henson
Self
Episode of Great Performances about Jim Henson
Max et les Maximonstres et autres histoires
Book
In The Night Kitchen
Author
Mickey falls through the dark into the Night Kitchen where three fat bakers are making the morning cake and so begins an intoxicating dream fantasy in this animated short adaptation of Maurice Sendak's 1970 Caldecott Honor children's picture book.
Nutcracker: The Motion Picture
Storyboard
The colorful holiday classic is finally brought to the big screen, designed by famed children's story author and artist Maurice Sendak, and written for the first time to be as close as possible to the original story. A lavish, exciting and heart-warming celebration of dance, of music, and of life. Based upon the Pacific Northwest Ballet's original production.
Nutcracker: The Motion Picture
Production Design
The colorful holiday classic is finally brought to the big screen, designed by famed children's story author and artist Maurice Sendak, and written for the first time to be as close as possible to the original story. A lavish, exciting and heart-warming celebration of dance, of music, and of life. Based upon the Pacific Northwest Ballet's original production.
Where the Wild Things Are
Book
A young boy named Max who, after dressing in his wolf costume, wreaks such havoc through his household that he is sent to bed without his supper. Max's bedroom undergoes a mysterious transformation into a jungle environment, and he winds up sailing to an island inhabited by malicious beasts known as the "Wild Things." After successfully intimidating the creatures, Max is hailed as the king of the Wild Things and enjoys a playful romp with his subjects. However, he starts to feel lonely and decides to return home, to the Wild Things' dismay. Upon returning to his bedroom, Max discovers a hot supper waiting for him.
Really Rosie
Art Direction
One summer day, Rosie and her friends, the Nutshell Kids, decide to star in their own movie and each take turns telling each other stories.
Really Rosie
Writer
One summer day, Rosie and her friends, the Nutshell Kids, decide to star in their own movie and each take turns telling each other stories.
Really Rosie
Director
One summer day, Rosie and her friends, the Nutshell Kids, decide to star in their own movie and each take turns telling each other stories.
Really Rosie
Jenny's Bark
One summer day, Rosie and her friends, the Nutshell Kids, decide to star in their own movie and each take turns telling each other stories.
Galaxie
Himself
In March and April of 1966, Markopoulos created this filmic portrait of writers and artists from his New York circle, including Parker Tyler, W. H. Auden, Jasper Johns, Susan Sontag, Storm De Hirsch, Jonas Mekas, Allen Ginsberg, and George and Mike Kuchar, most observed in their homes or studios. Filmed in vibrant color, Galaxie pulses with life. It is a masterpiece of in-camera composition and editing, and stands as a vibrant response to Andy Warhol's contemporary Screen Tests.
Chicken Soup With Rice
Writer
This beloved classic from Maurice Sendak has helped introduce the months and seasons to generations of children. Music written and performed by Carole King.
Pierre: A Cautionary Tale
Writer
For over fifty years, children have cared about Pierre, Maurice Sendak’s story about a little boy who doesn’t care about anything. Music written and performed by Carole King
Alligators All Around
Writer
From A to Zippity zound, Alligators All Around has made learning the ABCs fun for over fifty years. The combination of Maurice Sendak’s signature humor and artwork creates all-around irresistible alphabet fun.
One Was Johnny
Writer
From one to ten and back again, children have been counting along with Maurice Sendak’s One Was Johnny for over fifty years. Music written and performed by Carole King. Based on the Maurice Sendak book.