Blue Willow is a totally unique animated short film about the beautiful daughter of a rich Chinese mandarin who runs away to escape marriage to a brutal warrior duke.

 

This charming New Zealand film brings to life the blue lines on a porcelin plate and weaves a haunting tale of love and family betrayal.  Based on the famous Willow plate pattern, this film is captivating audiences around the world.

 

Blue Willow is written, directed, illustrated and produced by Veialu Aila-Unsworth in association with the New Zealand Film Commission.

 

Blue Willow has screened in over 26 film festival in 11 countries.

 

14.30mins / 35mm / Colour / 2D Animation

 

 

 

Berlin Film Festival Offical Selection

 

This film was also kindly funded by the Screen Innovation Fund, Toi Whakaari New Zealand Drama School and Victoria University of Wellington.