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Prologue (2015 film)

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Wikipedia article




'Prologue' is a 2015 British animated short film directed by Richard Williams and produced by Imogen Sutton. It was the final film directed by Richard Williams before his death in August 2019.

Summary



It was to be the first part of a planned feature film based on the play 'Lysistrata' by Aristophanes, in which Greek women withhold sexual privilege from their husbands and lovers in order to end a war. The short film depicts the gruesome combat between ancient Greek soldiers, resulting in the death of every combatant and the reveal that the entire skirmish was witnessed by a little girl, who runs off to the comfort of an older woman.

Reception



The film was a critical success and gained many awards and nominations, including an Oscar nomination for Best Animated Short Film.

Awards



* 2016: Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film Nominated (lost to 'Bear Story')[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQJsne3qSrE "Bear Story" winning Best Animated Short Film -Oscars on YouTube]

* 2016: BAFTA Award for Best Short Animation Nominated

References




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