Set in an alternate WWI reality, a heroic pigeon delivers messages across the battlefield, from one side to the other. The messages are exchanged by two soldiers on opposite sides, who, unaware of who their opponent is, are playing a game of chess against each other. As the fighting and the game both escalate, they continue to exchange their chess moves, delivered by the brave pigeon. Whoever wins the game, what's certain is that there are no winners in war.[1]
Production
War Is Over! Inspired by the Music of John and Yoko is an animated short film produced by ElectroLeague studio.[8] The animation and visual effects were created by Peter Jackson's New Zealand-based VFX company Wētā FX.[7][5] Epic Games’ Unreal Engine was used in production to create the imagery.[5] The film was edited by John K. Carr and scored by Oscar-nominated composer Thomas Newman.[7][9]