Poppy

2009
11min
Short
Synopsis: 

Poppy is set on France’s western front in World War One, two New Zealand soldiers are trapped behind enemy lines. They find a baby in a muddy ditch, under its dead parents. One of the men wants to save it – the other does not.

Based on true events, Poppy was written by the great-grandson of one of these soldiers.

Status: 
Complete, Released
Genre: 
Drama, Animation

Credits:

Directed by: 
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Crew: 
Cinematography
Festival/Awards: 
2009 - New Zealand International Film Festival. 2010 - South by Southwest, Stuttgart Festival of Animated Film, Melbourne International Film Festival, 'Jury Award' Siggraph Computer Animation Festival. 2014 - Annecy International Animated Film Festival - "The Great War"
Technical information: 
Colour, 1.77:1, Dolby Digital

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