A 6-minute animated short features British World War II veteran Bill Perry recounting his experiences during the Blitz in Bristol, England.
Synopsis
A 6-minute animated short features British World War II veteran Bill Perry recounting his experiences during the Blitz in Bristol, England.
Synopsis
Bill Perry recounts his experiences during World War II in Bristol, England. His stories, delivered in a real interview, form the soundtrack for this 1989 animated short by Aardman Animations. The film features claymation visuals that depict Perry's memories, including his tilted house and the Blitz. Directed by Peter Lord, War Story is part of the "Lip Synch" series commissioned by Channel 4. It was preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2013.
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Why Watch
- Meet Bill Perry, a real WWII veteran.
- See Aardman's early animation style.
- Find out about The Blitz in Bristol.
Did You Know
- War Story was released in 1989 and lasts 6 minutes.
- Bill Perry, the voice in the film, is a genuine World War II veteran.
- The film received a rating of 6.3/10 from 172 users on IMDb.
- Dr. Grob rated the film two and a half stars out of five.
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Who directed the animated short film War Story?
War Story was directed by Peter Lord.
What year was War Story released?
War Story was released in 1989.
What is the source material for the soundtrack of War Story?
The soundtrack uses a real interview with Bill Perry, a British World War II veteran.
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