BAFA-winning stop-motion short 'A Love Story' explores relationships through yarn
The animated short film 'A Love Story', directed by British-Sri Lankan filmmaker Anushka Naanayakkara, has won multiple prestigious awards including a BAFTA Award. Using stop-motion animation, the film features two characters made of wool and fabric who fall in love, intertwining their threads with different textures and colors. A painful event eventually separates them as they struggle to maintain their bond. The emotional impact is heightened by the soundtrack composed by Victor Hugo Fumagalli. A making-of video is also available online.
Key facts
- Won BAFTA Award and other prestigious prizes
- Directed by Anushka Naanayakkara, a British filmmaker of Sri Lankan origin
- Uses stop-motion animation with wool and fabric characters
- Soundtrack by Victor Hugo Fumagalli
- Making-of video available online
Entities
Artists
- Anushka Naanayakkara
- Victor Hugo Fumagalli
Institutions
- BAFTA
- Artribune
Locations
- United Kingdom
- Sri Lanka