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Brothers of Metal

Arno Coenen | Netherlands | 2010 | 13' | | IFFR 2011

A combination of homage, wink and parody of heavy metal subculture in Coenen’s typical 3D animation style: glossy, techno, edgy and exuberant. In a more sober colour palette than usual, the artist matches the grouchy and dark character of metal and happily mixes a variety of symbols in an unorthodox manner.

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Film details

Country of production
Netherlands
Year
2010
Festival edition
IFFR 2011
Length
13"
Medium/Format
HDcam

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