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Ehsan Gharib · Canada · Experimental / Poem / Animation · 2 min · 1.1M views

A caged bird thrashes against captivity until a pounding drum rhythm leads it toward a different kind of freedom.

Striking hand-painted animation and a visceral drum score turn a bird's struggle into a spiritual awakening.

*WARNING: This film contains flashing-light sequences that could affect viewers who have photosensitive epilepsy or other photosensitivity-related conditions.*

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