"Moving images have captivated audiences long before the invention of cinematography. Since ancient times, humans have been fascinated with finding new ways to manipulate images to bring them to life, into reality. With the pivotal invention of the magic lantern and zoetrope in the 19th century, revolutionary animation techniques gradually emerged, evolving into the short animations of the silent era, which provided the tools for leading animators of the 20th century such as Walt Disney.
Today, the popularity of animation only continues to expand, particularly as a genre defined by its appeal to children. In chronological arrangement, this list will consider ten spellbinding animated films that though lesser known, push the possibilities of animation beyond tradition, paving the way for a genre of animated films that accommodates all audiences, child and adult alike."
