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The Hedge of Thorns

2001

Synopsis

Florian and Malene are two best friends who spend their days playing together by a peaceful creek. When war erupts, their community becomes divided and a barrier is constructed that separates the children, forcing them onto opposing sides. Their innocent friendship is now forbidden.

As the conflict progresses, both children struggle to understand why they can no longer see each other. The hedge of thorns that separates them becomes a symbol of how war destroys human connections. Through their attempts to maintain their bond despite the arbitrary boundaries, the story reveals the senseless nature of conflict and its devastating impact on childhood innocence.
The film culminates in a resolution that underscores both the tragic cost of war and the enduring power of friendship, suggesting that human connections can survive even in the face of forces designed to tear them apart.

Mission

Fundamentally, "Far, far away" attempts to illuminate the storytelling potential already embedded within Kittelsen's visual art, suggesting that these paintings have always contained narratives waiting to be discovered and connected. The film serves as both a tribute to a master artist and an exploration of how traditional art forms can be reinterpreted through modern animation techniques.

About the film

The film is described as both beautiful and poetic in its approach to adapting Kittelsen's distinctive style, which often featured elements of Norwegian folklore, mystical landscapes, and natural scenes.

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