SVEN MARTIN
Born in 1976 in Wiesbaden. After his schooling he worked in the graphics department of the public broadcaster Hessischer Rundfunk. From 1997 to 2003, he studied digital design and Animation at the Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg. He has worked on the digital and visual effects of such films as Schnee in der Neujahrsnacht, Sass, Aquarios, Caravan, Getting My Brother Laid…

RITTERSHLAG
Jeux de chevaliers

Sven Martin • Germany • animated (2D-3D) • 2003 • 6’ • color • 35 mm-1.85 • Dolby SR • without dialogue

A dragon teaches his son the necessary techniques to defend himself against knights’ attacks. To give the young dragon some practice, they use the help of a young princess to lure knights into a gruesome battle. But woe to the one who dares to hurt the little guy !

“This very funny animated film is a parody of epic tales where everyone’s part is reversed : dragon, princess and knight.” (Martin)

Production/contact : Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg