Movie Review: Liyana. Beautifully animated and filmed, rich in emotion, and uniquely presented, Liyana feels like it should make a bigger impact than the finished product manages. Liyana is an animated film quite unlike any other.  A famous South African storyteller guides a group of orphans in Swaziland through the collaborative process of creating the story of Liyana, a young girl who must undertake an adventure to save her family.  A mix of documentary film making and gorgeous animation brings the story of the children and Liyana to life.  Both tales are fraught with danger and tragedy.  Directors Aaron and Amanda Kopp give us a glimpse into both worlds, but wind up oddly reticent to delve deeply.  While the film

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