Annecy Contrechamp Entry 'Winnipeg, Seeds of Hope' Explores Spanish Refugee Voyage Through Animation

Summary

"Winnipeg, Seeds of Hope" is an animated feature film competing in the Contrechamp section of the Annecy Animation Film Festival. Co-directed by Beñat Beitia Urresti and Elio Quiroga, the film is based on Laura Marte's graphic novel and tells the story of Víctor and his daughter Julia fleeing Spain after the fall of Barcelona to Franco's forces in 1939. The film chronicles the voyage of the Winnipeg, a ship chartered by Chilean poet Pablo Neruda and artist Delia del Carril to transport Spanish refugees to Chile. The article unpacks the film's production, themes, and significance through an interview with its co-director.

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VarietyAnnecy Contrechamp Entry 'Winnipeg, Seeds of Hope' Explores Spanish Refugee Voyage Through Animationvariety.com