“Rules of Play” Short Film by Merlin Flugel

Director/animator Merlin Flügel in Frankfurt, Germany: “Rules of Play is all about the phenomenon of playing. The playing field is the center of ritual activities: role play, gambling, competition, and intoxication.

“Play is free. Play is not ordinary or real-life. Play creates order. Play demands order absolute and supreme.

“Today the border between work and play gets smaller and smaller. What happens if nobody questions the rules anymore?”
 
"Rules of Play" Short Film by Merlin Flügel | STASH MAGAZINE

"Rules of Play" Short Film by Merlin Flügel | STASH MAGAZINE

"Rules of Play" Short Film by Merlin Flügel | STASH MAGAZINE

"Rules of Play" Short Film by Merlin Flügel | STASH MAGAZINE

"Rules of Play" Short Film by Merlin Flügel | STASH MAGAZINE

Director/animator: Merlin Flügel
Sound/mix: Jonatan Schwenk

Distribution: Miyu
Funding: FFA