Annecy Film 'The Glassworker' Reveals First Trailer And More
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The Mano Animation Studios film The Glassworker will be featured at the 2024 Annecy International Festival. Usman Riaz developed the original story and directed the film. The official synopsis reads “Young Vincent and his father, Tomas, run the finest glass workshop in the country and find their lives upended by an impending war in which they want no part. The arrival in their town of an army colonel and his young, talented violinist daughter, Alliz, shakes their reality and tests the relationship between father and son.”
Per Variety, Usman Riaz discussed the ten-year journey to bringing this story to fruition: “No one believed it was possible. To have the film premiere at Annecy 2024 alongside some of the best animated films in the world is a feeling I cannot really describe. I am overjoyed and in awe. No one had ever attempted to make a hand-drawn animated film in Pakistan for a very good reason – it’s impossible. We have all worked extremely hard to make this possible, I am grateful to the Annecy team for believing in ‘The Glassworker,’ not just as a film, but for what it represents, which is the power of perseverance.”
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The trailer unfolds with Vincent receiving a heartfelt letter from Alliz, who shares her unforgettable experiences in Waterfront Town. A flashback reveals a vibrant little girl with her red hair tied in a ponytail, stumbling upon the glasswork shop during her exploration. The scene transitions to a young Vincent, presenting a pristine red glass rose. The trailer then takes us through the bustling market, the diverse citizens, and the dramatic arrival of a military procession, setting the stage for the emotional journey that awaits. The Glassworker is coming to theaters in Pakistan on July 26, 2024! Check out the official English trailer below!
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