On Melancholy' - The School of Life

A narrated animation for The School of Life, based on Alain de Botton's writing, that reframes melancholy as a wise and dignified form of sadness rather than an illness.

A gentle, beautifully drawn reminder that sadness can be a source of wisdom.

Animation for The School of Life based on a short piece of writing by Alain de Botton.

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