Meet Anna-Ester Volozh

Anna-Ester Volozh graduated from Arts University Bournemouth, UK, with a Master’s degree in Art in 2013. Since then they have been working as producer and director both as a freelancer and at their animation studio.
Anna-Ester’s focus is on artistic independent animation with emphasis on marginalised perspectives. Anna-Ester is queer and non-binary.

Director Statement

In “The Wedding Veil of the Proud Princess,” I aimed to subvert traditional fairy tale conventions, delving into themes of self-determination and mortality. Drawing from the ethereal and darkly poetic tone of L.M.Montgomery’s story, I sought to create a cinematic experience that challenges perceptions and invites introspection.
Throughout the narrative, there exists a deliberate dissonance between the story as told by the narrator—a cautionary tale of pride and downfall—and the visual representation of the Princess’s perspective. While the world perceives her as haughty and self-absorbed, we glimpse beneath the surface to uncover her longing for freedom and authenticity.
Ultimately, this film explores the challenges faced by women who dare to seek autonomy and freedom. In her final act, the Princess transcends the confines of a world that seeks to exploit her, facing consequences of her own choices with her head held high.

FILM IN COMPETITION FESTIVAL DU FILM MERVEILLEUX 2024

The Wedding Veil of the Proud Princess

Year: 2023

Runtime: 6’33

Country: United Kingdom

Synopsis: The most beautiful princess in the world demands the impossible: to marry a king who conquers all kings. The world is plunged into war as kings from all lands vie for her hand. Amidst the bloodshed, a mysterious suitor emerges claiming to be the one she’d asked for.
Based on a story by L.M.Montgomery.

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