

Six students animated a Chinese opera in 60 seconds—and it's hypnotic.
Backstage of a traditional Chinese opera, the staff and performers are bringing a play to life: "The Legend of the White Snake."
Sound
Opera score crashes against backstage chaos.
Production
Gobelins pedigree: these students already know their craft.
Director
Claire Matz
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Gobelins students traditionally collaborate on group films for Annecy; this 2017 selection helped launch several careers into major studios.
The White Snake legend has been adapted over 900 years; this version compresses centuries of narrative into pure visual rhythm.