A queer Slavic prince breaks tradition in three minutes of pure animated yearning.
When a headstrong prince sabotages an important royal ceremony, his father sends him out into the world to set it right.
Writing
Economy of storytelling—an entire emotional arc in 180 seconds.
Director
X. K. Balashov
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Balashov draws heavily from Russian lubok woodcut aesthetics, reimagining folk tradition through an explicitly queer lens.
The film's final shot of intertwined hands was animated at 12fps rather than 24, creating a subtle 'fluttering' effect that mirrors the clockwork motif.
No ratings yet
Sign in to join the discussion — comments are spoiler-gated to your watch progress.
Discussion starters
US
