Dalí & Disney: A Date with Destino
Dalí & Disney: A Date with Destino

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Dalí & Disney: A Date with Destino

2010
Movie
82 min
English

The story of the unlikely alliance between two of the most renowned innovators of the twentieth century: brilliantly eccentric Spanish Surrealist Salvador Dalí and American entertainment innovator Walt Disney.

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IMDb7.0/10
Director: Kevin PerlmutterGenres: Documentary, Short, Animation, Art

Plot Summary

This documentary explores the fascinating, yet ultimately unrealized, collaboration between surrealist artist Salvador Dalí and animation pioneer Walt Disney. It delves into the story behind their planned animated short film 'Destino,' which was conceived in the early 1940s but only completed decades later. The film examines the artistic visions of both men and the challenges that prevented their joint project from coming to fruition during their lifetimes, showcasing sketches, storyboards, and interviews with those involved in its eventual completion.

Critical Reception

The documentary was generally well-received for its insightful look into a unique historical collaboration. Critics praised its exploration of the creative process and the artistic synergy between Dalí and Disney, while also highlighting the challenges that led to the project's initial failure. Audience reception focused on the intriguing 'what if' aspect of the story and the visual elements presented.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for revealing a fascinating 'lost' Disney-Dalí collaboration.

  • Appreciated for its deep dive into the artistic differences and similarities that made the project so intriguing.

  • Noted for its insightful analysis of the challenges in merging surrealist art with mainstream animation.

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Fun Fact

The animated short film 'Destino,' which this documentary is about, was eventually completed and released by Walt Disney Feature Animation in 2003, 53 years after its initial conception.

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