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Polar

Synopsis

An animated exploration of bipolar disorder, based on testimonials.
An avalanche changes a polar bear's life, setting him on an adventure through the highs and lows of life on a fantasy planet.

Details

Year
2024
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
2 min 40 sec
Director
Phoebe Yemi Ara
Producer
Phoebe Yemi Ara, Arianna Rashidian Bagherzadeh

Genre

Experimental Horror Human Rights Woman Director Disabilities Fantasy Sci-Fi

Categories

Fiction Animation Artist Project and Video / Experimental

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Empire Cosmic Pictures

Phoebe Yemi Ara

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