About "The Legend of Mor'du"

"The Legend of Mor'du" is a 2012 short film produced by Pixar Animation Studios. It narrates the story of Mor'du, a character from Pixar's film "Brave". According to the tale, Mor'du was once a human prince who wished to rule the kingdom single-handedly. In his ambition, he sought magical help to fulfill his desires but was instead transformed into a monstrous bear.

Making / Production

"The Legend of Mor'du" was directed by Brian Larsen and produced by Pixar Animation Studios, a subsidiary of Walt Disney Pictures. The style of animation parallels that of the main movie, "Brave", yet it also incorporates a unique 2D visual storytelling aspect, symbolizing the ancient folklore from which the story originates.

Actors

• Julie Walters as The Witch: Portraying the character who narrates the tale of Mor'du and provides insight into his tragic story.
• Steve Purcell as The Crow: An essential character assisting the witch and subtly helping to illuminate the understanding of Mor'du's fate.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• "The Legend of Mor'du" is the first Pixar short film to include a song.
• The choice to have the story narrated by the Witch was a creative one, as no other characters from "Brave" appear in the film.

Quotes

• "The tale of the monstrous bear Mor'du! Mankind says his name means black one." - The Witch
• "Fate be changed, look inside. Mend the bond torn by pride." - The Witch

Music and Soundtrack

• The soundtrack underscores the Celtic atmosphere of the film, offering an enchanting and mysterious feel consistent with the story's Scottish background.
• The "Legend of Mor'Du" song, sung by Billy Connolly, adds an authentic touch to the overall ambience of the film.