Much-anticipated ‘The Glassworker, Pakistan’s first hand-drawn animated film, is slated to release this summer in the country.
A hand-drawn animated feature film by Mano Animation Studios, ‘The Glassworker’ already garnered international attention last year with a special screening at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival.
No as per Madviwalla Entertainment’s official page, ‘The Glassworker’ is finally set for release in theatres across Pakistan this summer.
About ‘The Glassworker’
Inspired by Japanese animation film studio, Studio Ghibli, The Glassworker is a coming-of-age story of two children from different walks of life, Vincent the glassworker, and Alliz, a prodigious violinist who frequents his shop. The film revolves around the two characters as life grows to become more complicated and affects their relationship.
The project involves young and talented artists with a median age of 27 years and 52 percent of the team is female. It’s been described as a project full of surprises that encourages diversity in animation.
Usman Riaz who helmed the movie previously described the film’s themes and inspiration to Variety as a reflection of Pakistani society.
As per him, The Glassworker is a glimpse into how people grew up in Pakistan. It can be seen in the conflicts, the local legends, the characters’ clothing, the food they eat, and the colonial architecture.
