Spartakus and the Sun Beneath the Sea
The Arkadians are a civilization that survived a great cataclysm and moved to the center of the earth, thriving under the power of their artificial sun, The Tehra, until one day it began to fail. In desperation, the Arkadians broke the ancient law and entered the Forbidden Archives to search for an answer. They used their special powers and created a messenger to the people above, naming her Arkana. She meets up with Matt and Rebecca, two ordinary kids from the surface world, Bic and Bac, two strange anteaters from Arkadia, and Spartakus, a mysterious warrior. Together they search the worlds of the strata for a way to save a people and possibly the world.
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Plot Summary
In the distant future, the planet Mara is plunged into a perpetual twilight as its sun mysteriously disappears. A young boy named Spartakus embarks on a perilous journey to find the legendary 'Sun Beneath the Sea' and restore light to his dying world. Aided by a brave robot named Memo and a resourceful young woman named Rebecca, Spartakus must overcome formidable obstacles and the machinations of a power-hungry sorceress.
Critical Reception
The film was a unique and imaginative animated feature that garnered a cult following for its striking visuals and ambitious storytelling, though its complex narrative and occasional pacing issues were noted by some.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its imaginative world-building and distinctive animation style.
- Appreciated for its heroic protagonist and quest narrative.
- Sometimes criticized for its convoluted plot and character development.
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Fun Fact
The film was originally released in France as 'Les Mondes Engloutis' (The Submerged Worlds) and was later dubbed and re-edited for international release as 'Spartakus and the Sun Beneath the Sea'.
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