Chapter 4: He had the brilliant idea of bringing a broomstick to life

Disney's Fantasia was a groundbreaking cinematic masterpiece, blending classical music with vivid, surreal animation. Released in 1940, it revolutionized film by synchronizing classical scores with imaginative storytelling, featuring everything from dancing broomsticks to cosmic ballet. Its bold fusion of art and sound elevated animation to high art, pioneering stereo sound and cementing its legacy as an epic symphony of sight and sound that forever redefined the boundaries of animated filmmaking.

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