Achilles

1995 – Channel Four, Bare Boards Productions
Directed, written and animated by Barry Purves
Produced by Glenn Holberton
Voice: Derek Jacobi
Music: Nigel Hess

The stress of the Trojan War puts the already complex relationship between Achilles and Patroclus under further strain.

Awards

Brazil, Melhor Animacao, Best Film, 1998
Carolina Film Festival, Prize for Technical Excellence, 1998
Animexpo, Korea, Special Jury Prize, 1997
Barcelona Film Festival, Audience Prize, 1996
Florida Film Festival, Animation Prize, 1996
Hiroshima, Special Jury Prize, 1996
Dresden, Second Prize, 1996
Turin Gay and Lesbian Festival, Audience Prize, 1996
BAFTA, Short Animation Nomination, 1996
Leipzig, Golden Dove Award, 1995
Anima Tereul, Best traditional Film, 1995
Bilbao, Silver Medal for Animation, 1995