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Long Live The King (2017) | Slate

Long Live The King

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Rated 5.0 on TMDB

Long Live The King

Viva el rey

Historically, even the most divided societies can find cohesion in the magic of war, forgetting disputes with their governments and setting aside their frustrations. This stop motion short takes a lyrical approach to the phenomenon of war; which, in this case, transpires on a chessboard.

Released: 2017
Runtime: 8m

Direction and writing

Luis Téllez IbarraDirector, Screenplay

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