{"id":87354,"date":"2026-03-05T17:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-05T11:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ticketfairy.com\/word\/?p=87354"},"modified":"2026-03-05T16:35:36","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T11:05:36","slug":"gorillaz-unveil-short-film-for-their-latest-album-the-mountain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ticketfairy.com\/word\/2026\/03\/05\/gorillaz-unveil-short-film-for-their-latest-album-the-mountain\/","title":{"rendered":"Gorillaz Unveil Short Film for Their Latest Album, ‘The Mountain’"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Virtual band Gorillaz garnished the release of their ninth studio album with a short film titled ‘The Mountain, The Moon Cave & The Sad God.’<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gorillaz’s eight-minute animated flick follows Noodle<\/strong>, Murdoc<\/strong>, 2-D<\/strong>, and Russel<\/strong> as they wander and explore a thriving mountainous forest region in India, and explores the album’s themes from the journey of life to the thrill of existence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Directed by Gorillaz co-creator and artist Jamie Hewlett<\/strong>, along with Max Taylor<\/strong> and Tim McCourt <\/strong>from animation studio THE LINE, the film was made over a time span of 18 months. THE LINE called<\/a> it “a true love letter to the golden era of 2D animation,” while reimagining the world of Gorillaz through a classic cinematic lens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“We even used a variety of practical effects in the film, which was a lot of fun to do. We had a brilliant time making this film and learnt a huge amount while studying the masters of the 60s and 70s,” further noted<\/a> the globally renowned animation studio online. A team of over 80 professionals is credited with the project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its opening sequences pay a clear homage to the 1967 animated movie ‘The Jungle Book<\/strong>,’ beginning with a brown-colored book bearing the title. Noodle struts through the lush green woods before being joined by the rest of the gang. Animators sprinkle in appearances from a snake with hypnotic eyes (Kaa) and a lurking tiger (Shere Khan) to complete the tribute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Acclaimed flutist and collaborator on four of the fifteen tracks, Ajay Prasanna<\/strong>, also makes a quick cameo. The entire sequence plays out to songs from the album featuring the title track ‘The Mountain,’ The Moon Cave,’ and ‘The Sad God.’<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Watch The Mountain, ‘The Moon Cave & The Sad God,’ below!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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