10 Best Animated Movies NOT By Disney Or Pixar
6. The Red Turtle (2016)
Animation Studio: Wild Bunch/Studio Ghibli
The Red Turtle is unusual in that it contains no dialogue whatsoever. Remarkably, the film still manages to tell a deeply moving story with a very small cast of characters.
The plot revolves around a man stranded upon a desert island whose attempts to escape are continuously foiled by a red turtle. However, said creature soon turns out to be more than it initially appears.
Due to the absence of dialogue, the film has an old-fashioned quality to it that is heightened still further by the rugged animation style and the frequent use of string instruments in the score.
Despite its retro tone, however, The Red Turtle does not feel dated. The short runtime means there is never a dull moment. Regardless of age or background, The Red Turtle has something for everyone.