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Set in an alternate WWI reality, a heroic pigeon delivers messages across the battlefield, from one side to the other. The messages are exchanged by two soldiers on opposite sides, who, unaware of who their opponent is, are playing a game of chess against each other.
Sep 21, 2023 · A chess game between two soldiers on opposite sides of WWI is interrupted by a carrier pigeon delivering their moves. The film features the song Happy Xmas (War Is Over) by John Lennon and Yoko Ono, and won an Oscar in 2024.
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- Animation, Short, War
- Dave Mullins
- 2023-09-21
Provided to YouTube by Universal Music GroupHappy Xmas (War Is Over) (Ultimate Mix) · John Lennon · Yoko OnoImagine℗ 2018 Calderstone Productions Limited (a ...
- 4 min
- 29.1M
- John Lennon - Topic
Watch the full-length film in theatres in USA & Canada: https://shorts.tv/theoscarshorts/tickets/Winner of the OSCAR for Best Animated Short at the 96th Acad...
- 9 min
- 39.1K
- johnlennon
Mar 18, 2024 · War Is Over! is an 11-minute fictional tale set during the First World War, following two opposing armies as they unknowingly play a game of chess against one another. With moves...
"WAR IS OVER! is an 11-minute animated film, set in an alternate WWI reality where a senseless war rages on, two soldiers on opposite sides of the conflict...
The very sight of "War is Over! Inspired by the Music of John and Yoko" on the Oscar ballot is sure to generate intrigue amongst voters, even those who won't take time to screen the shorts.
