The New L'ESMA Project
The renowned French school of visual arts presents its latest animated short film. After its tour through the festival circuit, the work arrives on digital platforms offering a human perspective on 20th-century war events.
A narrative that balances rawness and nostalgia
The Duality of the War Experience
Paper Plane explores the psychology of a combat pilot through:
- High-intensity aerial sequences
- Protagonist's childhood flashbacks
- Transitions between reality and memory
This structure allows contrasting lost innocence with the horrors of conflict.
Technical Innovation
The team faced considerable challenges in implementing:
- Realistic facial animation
- Combat special effects
- Particle systems for explosions
- Transitions between visual styles
Sound Design as Narrator
The soundtrack plays a starring role through:
- Original compositions by Nicolas Le Guernevel
- Ambient audio design
- Vocal performance by Gead Mulheran
These elements reinforce the emotional impact of the story.