Florian Grolig's “In The Distance” was honoured with a Honorary Mention at the Prix Ars Electronica 2015, category Computer Animation.
Actually, he has everything he needs—a window to peer out of, a plant growing and flourishing in the sun, a chicken to keep him company. But all around him the noise keeps getting louder, the planes are flying lower, the bombs striking closer to his home.
About Florian Grolig
Florian Grolig (DE) is an animation filmmaker and game designer. He graduated from the School of Arts and Design in Kassel and made several award-winning short films as well as commissioned animation.
Programme information from Prix Ars Electronica Archive. Short excerpt quoted for reference; see the original page for full text, images and credits.