«Probably the world's first animated opera, Love and War traces the tale of two lovers, Bunny and Bear, who meet by happenstance. At the height of their romance, Bear is called to serve in an international conflict against an army of aggressing reptilians. Written, directed, animated and composed by Fredrik Emilson, Love and War won Best Animated Short at the 2007 Los Angeles Film Festival where Emilson was crowned "the Orson Welles of stop-motion opera cinema with puppets."
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During her training to become a nurse, Bunny meets, by mere chance, the handsome fighter pilot Bear. Romance ensues and they form a couple. When Bear is about to propose, they are suddenly interrupted by an international conflict. Duty calls and Bear is sent into battle.
"Love and War" won best animated/experimental short film at Los Angeles Film Festival 2007, best short film at Nordisk Panorama 2007 and at the Golden Lion Film Festival 2007.
"We chose this film for its brilliant craftsmanship and epic scope. Writer -director -cinematographer -animator -librettist Fredrik Emilson proves himself to be the Orson Welles of stop-motion opera cinema with puppets."
Shorts Competition Jury - Los Angeles Film Festival». + daqui
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