A wandering warrior finds an unlikely friend in the form of a young dragon. The two develop a close bond, until one day the dragon is snatched away. She then sets out on a relentless quest to reclaim her friend, finding in the end that her quest exacts a far greater price than she had ever imagined.
Cinematography
Blender's open-source flex looks better than most blockbusters.
Score
Haunting orchestral swells that weaponize your feelings.
Practical Effects
Digital 'practical' effects that feel tactile and lived-in.
Director
Colin Levy
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Made entirely in Blender by the Blender Foundation to showcase their free software—essentially a $400,000 demo reel that happens to be devastating.
The title 'Sintel' derives from the Dutch word for 'cinder' or 'ember'—reflecting both her burning obsession and what remains after the fire of her quest consumes everything.
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