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War Story is a 1989 animated short film directed by Peter Lord and created by Aardman Animations. It features a real interview with Bill Perry, a British World War II veteran, as its soundtrack. The film presents Perry's anecdotes about his life, including his tilted house and experiences during The Blitz in Bristol, England.
The film is part of a 5-part series called 'Lip Synch' commissioned by Channel 4. It uses vox pop interviews as source material, blending real-life stories with animated visuals. This approach marks an important step in Aardman's development towards a more humorous and cartoony style, which would later be perfected in their film Creature Comforts.
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.
Perfect For
World War II historyAnimated short filmsAardman Animations fans