Unicorn Wars Releases In Cinemas and On Digital This March
US distributor GKIDS Films have established themselves as animation fans' best friend for some years now. They have built up a reputation for quality releases ensuring that anything they put out is at least worth checking out. Next up is a movie by the name of Unicorn Wars
Coming from the acclaimed illustrator Alberto Vázquez (Birdboy: The Forgotten Children), the film recently won the Goya Award for Best Animated Feature. It was also selected for festivals including Annecy, London Film Festival, Fantastic Fest and Animation Is Film.
It might sound cute but this is definitely not for kids. Vázquez uses its candy-coloured premise to explore themes of religious zealotry and the legacy of military fascism.
The film is described as "Bambi meets Apocalypse Now" and depicts a generations-long war between Teddy Bears and Unicorns. The bears believe that victory will fulfil the prophecy and usher in a shining new era.
Brash and aggressive teddy Bluey and his shy and withdrawn brother Tubby could not be more different. As the rigorous teddy bear Boot Camp makes way for the psychedelic horrors of a combat tour in The Magic Forest their strained relationship will come to decide the fate of the whole war.
GKIDS will release the film theatrically and via digital on March 10. There will also be preview screenings at select Alamo Drafthouse locations on March 6.
Preview Screenings (March 6)
Alamo Drafthouse New Mission
Alamo Drafthouse Raleigh
Alamo Drafthouse Lower Manhattan
Alamo Mueller 6
