Produced
© ELLIPSE ANIMATION – RAIFICTION – POMALUX – CANAL + – 2002 La Ballade de la Mer Salée © Ellipse animation – Raifiction – Pomalux – Canal + – 2002
THE STORY
The legendary and beloved character, created by Italian artists Hugo Pratt, comes to life on screen. Elegant, daring, generous, Corto Maltese travels around the world wherever his current whim tales him. In every exotic location, his code of honor leads him to battle on behalf of the poor and the weak. From the Pacific Island to the heart of Asia, Corto Maltese’s quick wit and ironic nature often rub people up the wrong way. Thankfully, intelligence and daring always get him out of tight situations. As with the time-honored heroes of Melville, Stevenson and Conrad, Corto represents the best of freedom and humanity: the essence of adventure.
