Fantasia
The most sensational sound you'll ever see!
Overview
Walt Disney's timeless masterpiece is an extravaganza of sight and sound! See the music come to life, hear the pictures burst into song and experience the excitement that is Fantasia over and over again.
Backdrop
What makes this movie Worth Watching
Fantasia was a bold experiment for Disney, aiming to elevate animation to fine art status and appeal to a more mature audience. It was also a financial gamble, as the high production costs and the onset of World War II limited its initial success, although its reputation has grown significantly over time.
- Innovative blend of classical music with animation, creating a groundbreaking cinematic experience.
- Stunning visual artistry and imaginative animation sequences that bring music to life.
- Exposure to classical music in an accessible and engaging format, fostering appreciation for the arts.
- A historical landmark in animation, showcasing the potential and artistry of the medium.
Fun Facts
- The Sorcerer's Apprentice segment starring Mickey Mouse was originally conceived as a way to revive Mickey's flagging popularity.
- Igor Stravinsky initially disliked the interpretation of 'The Rite of Spring' in the film but later grew to appreciate it.
- Fantasia was originally intended to be a recurring series, with new segments added and older ones removed over time, but this idea was ultimately abandoned.
Available Languages
English
US
Title:
"The most sensational sound you'll ever see!"
Italiano
IT
Title:
"Il suono più sensazionale che tu abbia mai visto!"
Português
PT
Title: Fantasia
"Onde cada som cria uma imagem."
Deutsch
DE
Title:
"Disney's Meisterwerke"
svenska
SE
Title:
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Español
ES
Title: Fantasía
"¡El sonido más sensacional que jamás hayas visto!"
Where to Watch
Cast
Crew
Reviews
5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
My personal icon for classical music and the source of famed 20th Century conductor Leopold Stokowski being my idol due to his shadowy leading image!!!
Where to start with this wonderfully evocative interpretation of seven timeless pieces of classical music that accompany perhaps not Disney's most detailed, but still wonderful animations. It is essentially a series of short stories - each as different from the other as you can imagine. I think that's the most important principle when enjoying this - you must use your imagination. The representations try, with varying degrees of success, to put more defined, ambiguous and occasionally abstract imagery alongside the music - some with humour (frequently using animals, birds, insects etc.) through to far more sinister and challenging imagery, that at times reminded me of something Fritz Lang might have produced in the 1920s. It is a little too episodically presented - and the intermission needlessly robs it of flow but as a colourful introduction to classical music it takes some beating. (Mickey Mouse as the Sorcerer's Apprentice was my favourite!)
Oscar Awards
Wins
SPECIAL AWARD - 1941
Leopold Stokowski
SPECIAL AWARD - 1941
Walt Disney, William Garity, John N. A. Hawkins, the RCA Manufacturing Company
Nominations
Haven't Nominated for Oscar
Media
Trailer
Fantasia - Trailer #12 - 1990 Reissue (35mm 4K)
Trailer
Fantasia - 1941 Theatrical Trailer
Trailer
Fantasia - 1969 Reissue Trailer (35mm 4K)