Unicorn Wars

In a war-torn magical land, cuddly yet aggressive unicorns battle it out with their equally vicious counterparts, the "Bears." The story follows a young, idealistic "Blue" recruit named Secundus, who dreams of becoming a savior while his comrades succumb to the brutal realities of the conflict. He must confront his own inner demons and the true nature of the war he's fighting.

Unicorn Wars received generally positive reviews from critics, who often praised its unique and dark take on animation, blending gore with a satirical narrative. While some found its extreme violence and tonal shifts jarring, many acknowledged its artistic ambition and distinctive visual style. Audience reactions were more divided, with some appreciating its subversive humor and others put off by its graphic content.

• A visually striking and audaciously brutal animated film with a darkly humorous and satirical edge.

• Praised for its originality and unflinching portrayal of violence within a fairy-tale setting.

• Some found the extreme gore and shifting tones to be off-putting, despite its artistic merits.

Google audience: Google users largely appreciated the film's unique animation style and its bold, satirical approach to a dark fairy tale. Many enjoyed the unexpected blend of cute characters with extreme violence and dark humor, finding it refreshingly original. However, a segment of viewers found the graphic content and the film's bleakness to be excessive, leading to a polarized audience response.

Won Best Feature Film at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival (2023), nominated for Best Animated Feature at the Goya Awards (2023).

Director Alberto Vázquez intended to create a "Disney movie for adults" by combining the aesthetic of children's animation with extreme violence and adult themes.