Rules of Play by Merlin Flügel - 2D Animation about games and fun - Awarded in Annecy Festival

A group of tired playground visitors meet at night for a last contest. “Rules of Play” is all about the phenomenon of playing. The play field is the center of the ritual activities: role play, gambling, competition and intoxication. Play is free. Play is not “ordinary” or “real” life. Play creates order. Play demands order absolute and supreme. Today the border between work and play gets smaller and smaller. What happens if nobody questions the rules anymore? --------- By Merlin Flügel 2018 - Germany Animation : Merlin FLÜGEL Scenario, Script : Merlin FLÜGEL Image : Merlin FLÜGEL Special effects : Merlin FLÜGEL Film Editor : Merlin FLÜGEL Sound engineer : Jonatan SCHWENK Sound editor : Jonatan SCHWENK Mix : Jonatan SCHWENK