The sword

Description:

A frightening animated fantasy centered on the life of a sword. The sword is transformed from a car, to a toy and to a piece of art. At the end of the film we realize that the sword has been embedded in a man's chest throughout all these transformations. Although the film is constructed as a fantasy, it asks the question where will the sword fall next and who will be its victim? The film relys on sound effects, there is no narration.

subjects: Self-preservation,  Drama,  Sword hilts,  Combat,  Political violence,  Swords,  Combat in art