Allegro non troppo

Marco Bellano presents a comprehensive study of Bruno Bozetto’s Allegro non Troppo, the infamous satire of Disney’s Fantasia and perhaps the most famous of Italian feature animation. Bellano's expertise in music and the director's own insights combine to provide a complete understanding of the film. Highly recommended! * Maureen Furniss, Co-Director of the Experimental Animation Program, California Institute of the Arts, USA *
In what was clearly a labour of love for the author, Marco Bellano has created a stupendous account of the history, development and production of Bruno Bozzetto's masterpiece Allegro non Troppo. Combining his expertise in animation and music, he excels with in-depth-research and meticulous audio-visual analysis. A must-read for any animation enthusiast and a highly significant contribution to Italian animation history. * Assoc. Prof. Hannes Rall, Associate Chair Research at the School of Art, Design and Media, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore *
Marco has produced a scholarly work accessible to a wide audience, from academics to artists and music lovers. His unique multidisciplinary background has given life to an inspiring text where the voice of the self-proclaimed 'eternal amateur' Bruno Bozzetto can be heard throughout. The book also offers a terrific short history of animation production in Italy from its conception to the '70s of Allegro non Troppo. In just a few pages Marco manages to capture the joys and tribulations of the artists and artisans who adopted animation as a creative language that allowed them to extend their artistic search beyond the canvas. A remarkable accomplishment! * Tony Tarantini, Sheridan Honours Bachelor of Animation, Sheridan College, Canada *