By John Glenday

Global children’s welfare body Unicef has published an animated video series designed to draw attention to the plight of Syrian refugee children.

Devised by 180LA ‘Unfairy Tales’ subverts the traditional narrative of childhood fairy tale to show that in the real world a happy ending is not guaranteed.

The first instalment is titled ‘Malak and the Boat’ and follows the dangerous Mediterranean crossing made by the eponymous child in an overloaded boat with a no holds barred narration of the unfolding tragedy.

Utilising a customised animation algorithm created by House of Colors the heavily stylised piece depicts the waters of the Mediterranean as Read full story ›

Source: The Drum