Adapted from the “Panchatantra”, the classic book of fables of India, The Sage and the Mouse (English) depicts the story of a helpless mouse who was empowered by a good sage. But the power eventually corrupts his character and nearly leads to a disaster in the forest.
Released in 1993, The Sage and the Mouse is a fully animated feature which has been broadcast in both India and the United States and is the winner of many International Film Festival Awards, including the Gold and Silver Medals at 1993 New York Festivals. |
It is Sorcar’s first fully animated production using both traditional and computer animated techniques. He brings to it a comical edge for children of all ages to enjoy and cherish.
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Another scene from "The Sage and the Mouse"
PRODUCTION DETAILS:
"THE SAGE AND THE MOUSE"
An Animation by Manick Sorcar
Based on:
A fable from The Panchatantra
Language:
English
Production Location:
United States of America
Running time:
10:17 minutes
Direction, Animation and Screenplay by:
Manick Sorcar
Produced by:
Manick Sorcar Productions
Starring voices of:
Narrator: Pompa Banerjee
Sage: Sanjeev Redkar
Mouse and Squirrel: Payal Sorcar
Music by:
Manick Sorcar
Musicians:
Synthesizer: Amit Kelkar
Tabla: Harsh Agarwal
Art Direction:
Manick Sorcar
Editor:
Janel Berry
Production Studio:
Basanti Studio, Denver, Colorado, USA
Edited at:
Norac Productions
Sound Recording:
Western CINE
Release Date:
July 1, 1993, USA
Budget:
USA $30,000
LENGTH OF SHOW:
10:17-minutes.
STORY:
"Adapted from the “Panchatantra”, the classic book of fables of India, The Sage and the Mouse (English) depicts the story of a helpless mouse who was empowered by a good sage. But the power eventually corrupts his character and nearly leads to a disaster in the forest. eautiful
REVIEWS and AWARDS:
“Manick Sorcar carries on the creation of magic with a hi-tech edge”
- The Golden Transcript, USA
The Sage and the Mouse was the winner of a series of presitigious awards:
"Gold Medal" for Music: 36th International Film and TV Festival of New York
"Silver Medal" for Best Children's Program: 36th International Film and TV Festival of New York
"Bronze Plaque" for Animation: 41st Columbus International Film Festival
The Denver Post wrote:
“...Through his programs manick attempts to show American children that other countries, too, have well-known fables and legends and that behind each story lies a moral that is useful in everyday life. So far, he has nothing but successful. In the last decade Manick has made major contributions to children's arts and cultural education through a series of self-developed animated programs"
The Rocky Mountain News wrote:
“.. animator Manick Sorcar has garnered honors for his fable from India, "The Sage and the Mouse". The film received the Gold Medal for music direction and the Silver Medal for Children's Program at the 36th International Film and TV Festival of New York. His work topped the Jim Hensen's The Fraggles Search and Find in the latter category. The Sage and the Mouse is one of Sorcar's Two Animations from India, a half-hour children's program that premiered in July on Denver's KRMA-Channel 6."
