Bubble Bath
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Blu-ray Details
- Rated: Not Rated
- Run Time: 1 hours, 19 minutes
- Video: Color
- Released: March 26, 2024
- Originally Released: 2024
- Label: Deaf Crocodile
Performers, Cast and Crew:
| Starring | Kornél Gelley, Albert Antalffy, Vera Venzcel & Kati Bontovits | |
| Directed by | György Kovásznai |
Entertainment Reviews:
Description by OLDIES.com:
"György Kovásznai’s 'Bubble Bath'" is a captivating animated musical that defies categorization. Directed by Hungarian visionary György Kovásznai, this film stands out as one of the most uniquely bizarre yet utterly compelling animated features ever created. The story follows Zsolt, a shop window decorator voiced by Kornél Gelley (with singing by Albert Antalffy), who, gripped by fear as his wedding approaches, seeks solace in the company of his fiancée's best friend, Anikó, voiced by Vera Venzcel (with singing by Kati Bontovits). Zsolt exudes the aura of an anxious hippie alley cat, while Anikó embodies a modern-day Betty Boop, both grappling with uncertainties about their future and their mutual attraction.
The film's aesthetic is a mesmerizing fusion of diverse styles spanning from 1920s Art Deco to 1960s Psychedelia to the decadence of late 1970s Roxy Music. It's an eclectic and visually stunning journey, reminiscent of the offbeat individualism of Bill Plympton and the warped, rubbery visuals of Ralph Bakshi.
Unfortunately, this masterpiece stands as Kovásznai’s sole feature film, following a series of brilliant cartoon shorts produced at Pannónia filmstúdio. Tragically, Kovásznai passed away from leukemia in 1983, shortly after the film's release.
Thanks to the meticulous restoration efforts by the National Film Institute in Hungary, "Bubble Bath" now receives its long-awaited debut in the United States through Deaf Crocodile. The Blu-ray release comes with an array of bonus features, including a commentary track by film historian Samm Deighan, an essay by film historian Jennifer Lynde Barker, and insightful interviews on the film's restoration process.
Furthermore, the Blu-ray includes five rare short films by Kovásznai, providing a deeper insight into his visionary work. From the surrealism of "Monologue" and "Metamorphosis" to the abstract beauty of "Wavelengths" and the post-Psychedelic allure of "Nights in the Boulevard," these shorts showcase Kovásznai's unparalleled talent and artistic vision.
In summary, "Bubble Bath" is a testament to Kovásznai's legacy as a groundbreaking animator and filmmaker, offering audiences a truly unforgettable cinematic experience.
The film's aesthetic is a mesmerizing fusion of diverse styles spanning from 1920s Art Deco to 1960s Psychedelia to the decadence of late 1970s Roxy Music. It's an eclectic and visually stunning journey, reminiscent of the offbeat individualism of Bill Plympton and the warped, rubbery visuals of Ralph Bakshi.
Unfortunately, this masterpiece stands as Kovásznai’s sole feature film, following a series of brilliant cartoon shorts produced at Pannónia filmstúdio. Tragically, Kovásznai passed away from leukemia in 1983, shortly after the film's release.
Thanks to the meticulous restoration efforts by the National Film Institute in Hungary, "Bubble Bath" now receives its long-awaited debut in the United States through Deaf Crocodile. The Blu-ray release comes with an array of bonus features, including a commentary track by film historian Samm Deighan, an essay by film historian Jennifer Lynde Barker, and insightful interviews on the film's restoration process.
Furthermore, the Blu-ray includes five rare short films by Kovásznai, providing a deeper insight into his visionary work. From the surrealism of "Monologue" and "Metamorphosis" to the abstract beauty of "Wavelengths" and the post-Psychedelic allure of "Nights in the Boulevard," these shorts showcase Kovásznai's unparalleled talent and artistic vision.
In summary, "Bubble Bath" is a testament to Kovásznai's legacy as a groundbreaking animator and filmmaker, offering audiences a truly unforgettable cinematic experience.
