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The Lion and the Unicorn (2012)

2012-01-01 · 12m · EN
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“The Lion and The Unicorn” is a short film inspired by the heraldic symbols found on the Royal Coat of Arms of The United Kingdom, the lion (representing England) and the unicorn (representing Scotland). The piece uses representations of both alliance and opposition to explore national identity within the context of the 2014 referendum on Scottish independence.

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Matt CameronDirector

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Rachel MacleanRachel MacleanThe Queen / English lion / Scottish unicorn

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Short film

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Genre affinityComedy · HistoryTheme affinityShort FilmDialogue densityComedyPacingShortDirector preference1198776Actor preference701536

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What is The Lion and the Unicorn about?

“The Lion and The Unicorn” is a short film inspired by the heraldic symbols found on the Royal Coat of Arms of The United Kingdom, the lion (representing England) and the unicorn (representing Scotland). The piece uses representations of both alliance and opposition to explore national identity within the context of the 2014 referendum on Scottish independence.

How long is The Lion and the Unicorn?

The Lion and the Unicorn has a runtime of 12 minutes.