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Rules of Play
Format
Experimental film in 2D animation
- Written and directed by Merlin Flügel, 2018
- 8 minutes
Production
Synopsis
- A group of tired playground visitors meet at night for a last contest.
- “Rules of Play” is all about the phenomenon of playing. The play field is the center of the ritual activities: role play, gambling, competition and intoxication. Play is free. Play is not “ordinary” or “real” life. Play creates order. Play demands order absolute and supreme. Today the border between work and play gets smaller and smaller. What happens if nobody questions the rules anymore?
Format
Experimental film in 2D animation
- Written and directed by Merlin Flügel, 2018
- 8 minutes
Production
Synopsis
- A group of tired playground visitors meet at night for a last contest.
- “Rules of Play” is all about the phenomenon of playing. The play field is the center of the ritual activities: role play, gambling, competition and intoxication. Play is free. Play is not “ordinary” or “real” life. Play creates order. Play demands order absolute and supreme. Today the border between work and play gets smaller and smaller. What happens if nobody questions the rules anymore?
