LOGLINE
A quiet life, interrupted by a single knock, gradually spirals into a closed loop, within which the protagonist hopelessly gets lost.
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SYNOPSIS
In February, officials arrive at an elderly man’s home and, under directive, leave him a pig. Over time, the animal grows, takes up the yard, blocks the windows, and enters the house. The old man adapts to the new circumstances, unable to resist the uninvited guest, and gradually comes to terms with its presence.
At some point, everything around him disappears. The protagonist finds himself inside the pig’s belly and tries to establish a life there. Later, the officials return. The procedure is repeated, but the result remains the same.
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DESCRIPTION
Technology:
CGI realism using Unreal Engine.
Genre:
Satirical parable.
Running Time:
11 minutes.
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TARGET AUDIENCE
Viewers over 25 interested in авторская animation and film, who attend domestic and international festivals.
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CONCEPT
This film explores the subtle forms of compliance. It examines how pressure might not be perceived as violence but instead gradually becomes woven into the fabric of daily life. Without direct instruction, an individual aligns with another’s will—silently and daily—abandoning their accustomed routine and leaving their former life behind.
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CHARACTERS
THE AGER
A cautious and solitary elderly person subjected to external influence. Fear, coupled with a gradually forming attachment to the pig, hinders their resistance to the unfolding events. Over time, the character loses the ability to push back against the circumstances and sinks ever deeper into the imposed conditions of their life.
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THE SWINE
A suffocating creature that slowly grows and gradually fills all surrounding space. It does not exhibit aggression or attempt to intentionally cause harm; it simply occupies more and more space—first in the yard, and then inside the house, displacing the hero’s usual life.
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AUTHORITIES
Two polite and impersonal figures who act strictly according to instructions. Over time, their appearance changes, but their demeanor remains calm and formal. They do not threaten directly, yet every appearance of them leads to irreversible and catastrophic consequences.
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PIPELINE
SEPTEMBER — DECEMBER
• Character Design
• Mockup
• Storyboarding
DECEMBER — APRIL
• Animation
• Layout
• Lighting
APRIL — MAY
• Sound Design
• Editing
• Compositing
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OBJECTIVES
• To develop a production pipeline for creating an animated film using Unreal Engine.
• To explore the artistic potential of real-time rendering.
• To screen the film at domestic and international animation festivals, including Suzdalfest, BFM, Annecy, and Animafest Zagreb.
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