In a desert castle, guards and knights defend a glorious pearl. When the castle is attacked by a giant monster, the defenders bravely throw themselves into the battle, determined to die rather than fail...
Short animation movie which shows just how far we've all come in terms of computer-generated imagery. There's a considerable amount of technical mastery involved (do watch the "How we made it" companion piece, it's interesting in its own right). Technical mastery alone does not a good short make, but "Sand Castle" succeeds also on an aesthetic and narrative level. It's quite beautiful to look at - and it tells a short but powerful tale, both about the transience of life, gallantry and devotion and about a child's wondrous power to illuminate everyday reality.
Short animation movie which shows just how far we've all come in terms of computer-generated imagery. There's a considerable amount of technical mastery involved (do watch the "How we made it" companion piece, it's interesting in its own right). Technical mastery alone does not a good short make, but "Sand Castle" succeeds also on an aesthetic and narrative level. It's quite beautiful to look at - and it tells a short but powerful tale, both about the transience of life, gallantry and devotion and about a child's wondrous power to illuminate everyday reality.
