Allegro non Troppo

Incredible send-up of Fantasia, alla Italiano, complete with European pessimism contrasting the boundless optimism that American cinema held at the time. The animation was inventive and immersive, especially the Bolero and Firebird segments -- by far my two favorites. The whole thing was amazingly complemented by the live interludes with the cheesy producer, bumbling orchestra and indentured animator. The comedic relationship between the domineering conductor and the sly but tragic animator led to some hilarious bits, too. I am so happy that Fantasia and Allegro non Troppo exist as two sides of a coin.