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"The Periwig-Maker" is a 1999 stop-motion animated short film directed by Steffen Schaffler. It is based on the journal of Samuel Pepys and the writings of Daniel Defoe, specifically detailing the atmosphere of London during the Great Plague of 1665. The film features narration by Kenneth Branagh, reading from Defoe's historical accounts to accompany the visual storytelling. It was produced as a British-German collaboration and was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film.
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What is The Periwig-Maker about?
The 1999 stop-motion short follows a periwig maker isolated in London during the Great Plague of 1665. He watches sickness and death unfold outside while trying to protect himself inside his home.
Who directed The Periwig-Maker?
Steffen Schaffler directed the British-German animated short. It uses stop-motion animation rather than computer animation or live action.
What historical sources inspired The Periwig-Maker?
The film draws on Samuel Pepys's journal and Daniel Defoe's writing about the plague. Its setting is London in 1665, while Defoe's related work A Journal of the Plague Year was published in 1722.
How long is The Periwig-Maker?
The short is approximately 15 minutes long. Its compact runtime focuses on the periwig maker's physical isolation and growing psychological terror.
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