Fantasia (1940) | Commentary

Fantasia was Walt Disney’s 3rd animated feature film.

Released in 1940, represented Disney’s boldest experiment to date. Bringing to life his vision of blending animated imagery with classical music. What had begun as a vehicle to enhance Mickey Mouse’s career blossomed into a full-blown feature that remains unique in the history of animation.

Release date: November 13, 1940 (USA)

Directors: Ben Sharpsteen, James Algar, Hamilton Luske.

Music composed by: Paul Dukas, Ludwig van Beethoven.

Distributed by: The Walt Disney Company, RKO Pictures