Stuff The British Stole / Season 2
2d and 3d Animation for documentary series
Throughout its reign, the British Empire amassed countless iconic, stolen cultural and patrimonial treasures now housed in museums and private collections. Marc Fennell embarks on a globe-trotting journey to uncover the hidden truths behind them, meeting those who seek to reclaim what was taken.
One of the biggest challenges was recreating historical moments by blending different animation techniques and aesthetics to bring the story of looted cultures to life.
One of the biggest challenges was recreating historical moments by blending different animation techniques and aesthetics to bring the story of looted cultures to life.
Episode 1: Parthenon Sculptures
The plunder of the Parthenon, marked by Lord Elgin’s removal of its iconic marbles, is vividly illustrated through our captivating 3D animations.
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Episode 2: Australia's Egyptian Mystery
We recreated the journey of the Boy Horus in 3D animation, from the Pyramids of Giza and the Nile to the heart of the British Empire, uncovering how the mummified remains of a child arrived at Australia's oldest university.
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Episode 3: World's Biggest Diamond
In an animated charcoal style, we uncover the intriguing tale of how the largest gem-quality diamond made its way into the hands of the British Royal Family, and the profound impact it had on South Africa’s apartheid history.
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Episode 4: Girl And Her Doll
In 2022, a tattered black doll was sent from Britain to the First Nations people of Lutruwita/Tasmania, carrying with it a devastating story of Mathinna's stolen life.
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Episode 5: Irish Giant
Animations inspired by scientific illustrations tell the story of Charles Byrne, the Irish Giant. To unravel the history of betrayal, exploitation, and the dark truths of the medical industry.
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Episode 6: Operation Legacy
Through animation, we follow the hunt to uncover hidden documents that reveal the brutal history of the Kenyan Mau Mau War and the royal retreat of the British Empire.
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Episode 7: Great Rubber Heist
We go deep into the Amazon jungle to unravel an elaborate botanical heist that changed the world.
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Episode 8: Mystery Sphinx
Inspired by Haida wood carving, we follow the story of the Haida people's devastation, the cultural theft they faced, and the epidemics brought by the British Empire.
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Credits
Animation by LaFinka Studio
Directed by Marc Fennell
Produced by Wildbear Entertainment
Directed by Marc Fennell
Produced by Wildbear Entertainment