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TURF, an animated short film, telling a suspenseful tale set during the 80 years war.

 

On the 4th of march 1590, In the midst of the 80 years’ war between Spain and the Dutch rebels, a cargo ship carrying turf enters Spanish occupied Breda in the middle of the night. The cargo ship has done that a million times before. This time however, the ship’s hold is filled with Dutch rebel soldiers.

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TURF is based on the story of the recapture of Breda in 1590 by the Dutch. Inspired by Homer’s Iliad they used a cargo ship as a trojan Horse to enter the city on Carnival’s night. This subject is the perfect combination of my interests. It contains hints of a Greek epic, history and cinematic tension.