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“Once upon a time, there lived a princess, who was the most beautiful princess in the world…”
Thus begins the tale of ‘The Wedding Veil of the Proud Princess’, a seven-minute animated film by Anna-Ester Volozh and Lucy Maud Montgomery. It tells the story of a vain princess, known far and wide for her beauty, with a long line of royal suitors vying for her hand. But the princess sets a near-impossible condition for marriage: she will only wed a king who conquers all kings.
Narrated by Pik Sen Lim, the animated film unfolds like a children’s fantasy book come to life. As Kings across lands go to war with each other for the princess, the great beauty starts to embroider a stunning wedding veil with the help of her handmaids, possibly for a wedding that might never take place.
Meanwhile, the battles rage across kingdoms, each valiant suitor determined to claim the princess for himself. The film’s palette shifts dramatically, from serene blues to fiery reds and oranges, visually echoing the chaos and bloodshed of war.
The 2D animation is lovely, it’s got a slight old-school charm about it, with some scenes having a hand-drawn quality to them. The princess’s snow-white complexion and icy-blue robes create a dreamy visual, one that perfectly reflects her frosty vanity. If you enjoyed the animation styles in films like ‘Secret of Kells’ and ‘My Father’s Dragon’, you’d definitely find the visuals of ‘The Wedding Veil of the Proud Princess’ appealing too.
Does the princess find her groom in the end? The climactic twist is dark, sombre, and cleverly wraps up this tale of greed, ambition, and of-course – vanity.
Watch ‘Wedding Veil of the Proud Princess’ on YouTube, it’s also embedded below.
