The Winemaker and Death

2021

Genre : Animated short film

Duration : 19min

Directors : Victor Jaquier

Production : Arnaud S. Gantenbein / ImaginaStudio

Country : Swiss

Synopsis : In the medieval Swiss Alps, a young winemaker creates the best wine in the world. When Death himself appears to taste his wine, he discovers that his beloved is the next victim on Death's list. He then manages to trick her and imprison Death in a small barrel, ignoring the consequences on the natural order of things.

Festivals:

  • Clermont-Ferrand Festival 2022
  • Tokyo Anime Award Festival 2022
  • FilmQuest 2021 – prize: best animated short film
  • Neuchâtel International Fantastic Film Festival 2021 – prize: special mention for the best Swiss animated short film
  • Fantasia International Film festival 2021 – prize: Bronze Audience Award – Best international short film

                     

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