It never ceases to amaze me how some things come full circle when least expected. I received the video link, Porcelain Unicorn, in an email message last April and filed it away in a personal folder because it is so compelling. Intentions were to revisit it during some quiet down time. This morning that revisitation occurred while trying desperately to find daylight at the end of the mega messages in my email Inbox.
Here is the background. . .
Legendary British film director Sir Ridley Scott launched a global film making contest for aspiring directors. It’s titled “Tell It Your Way.” There were over 600 entries.
The film could
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be no longer than three minutes,
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contain only six lines of narrative and
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be a compelling story.
The winner was “Porcelain Unicorn” from American director Keegan Wilcox.
It’s a story of the lifetimes of two people (1930 – 1945) who are totally opposite, yet, very much the same – all told in less than 3 minutes.
Mythical symbol of magic
Enchanting in the realm of fairies
The unicorn imbues in dreams
Reflections of pure innocence
~catnipoflife
catnipoflife 
What a wonderful story. 🙂
Definitely understand why it won!
Yes, I can
This had me enraptured from start to finish. Thank you so much Sharla.
Brought tears to my eyes the first time I saw it…brought tears to my eyes the second time I saw it …and…it probably will every time I see it!
words escape me Sharla
Len, I know what you mean! BTW I keep visiting your site and commenting but I do not think the comments are posting. Have you read any lately?
beautiful story
Always glad when you visit, Gys:>)
This is great Sharla. Loved it. Did you know C.S. Lewis (Christian apologist) wrote a poem about The Unicorn? It is wonderful…and of course, he was hinting that the unicorn was a representation of something much greater than magic See poem here: http://yourdailycslewis.blogspot.com/2005/08/late-passenger.html See reference/research of unicorn here: http://connection.ebscohost.com/c/articles/22927322/myth-maker-unicorn-maker-c-s-lewis-reshaping-medieval-thought
WOW! Thank you Carole! I love it when I gather nuggets along the way! I will definitely check out the links.
Carole, the links are awesome! Thank you so much for sharing:>)
Carole, the sites are awesome! Thank you so much for sharing:>)
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It’s a shame this beautiful short film was preceded by a political hate ad. – Bob
NO WAY! I got a 5-second intro and clicked Skip Ad but it wasn’t anything political. I wish there were a way to embed the videos without any ads!
There is a version of Porcelain Unicorn on YouTube without the ad. You might want to look it up & repost that version. 🙂
Thank you! I will look into it! I really appreciate you letting me know. I hate those ads anyway! Hope you have a great weekend:>)
It certainly didn’t match your style. Have a great weekend yourself.
I’ve seen the video before and I love it–so beautiful, so poignant. Thanks for another great post, Sharla!
I knew it had been around since the award was presented in 2010. However, there are some that may not have seen it and of course, it is always just as compelling the second time around!
Oh, wow. I liked this a lot! 🙂 What a powerful story.
DJ, thank you for stopping by! Yep, it really touched my heart when I saw it the first time. The second time was no different:>)
Since you’ve chosen not to drop the version with the hate political ad I’ve decided to stop following your blog. – Bob
Bob, NO! I have not been able to locate a different one. Believe me I am not ignoring what you told me. I have watched it over and over and still have not seen the ad but I do not doubt your word. Do you have a link to one without the ad?
Here’s the web address for an ad free version
I just found a different version and posted it. Would you check and see if it works on your end without the ad. I finally clicked one that played and I definitely do not want it on catnip. Let me know and if an ad still appears, I will change it again with the link you provided. I truly appreciate you letting me know.
The new one works fine & has no ad. 🙂
YEA!!! Bob, thank you so much! Sorry I did not get to it yesterday. . .please stay with catnip and give her another chance:>)
I shall indeed. 🙂
The link you provided goes to a different picture, not the video.
I think you’ve found the same one I found, without the political ad. Thanks for the edit. – Bob
Whew! Thought I would never find it! Thanks for your help:>)
How extraordinary Sharla!!!
Hi, Raani! So glad you enjoyed:>)
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“Porcelain Unicorn” is wonderful!!
Everytime I watch it I get tears in my eyes! So poignant!
All I can say is “powerful”!