Swarna Thenga


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Creator/Artist: Jenin J. Vadakkan

Category: Animation Design

Document: P2 Project

Batch: 2013-2015

Source: India,   IDC IIT Bombay

Period:  2009-2018

Medium: Presentation pdf

Supervisor: Prof. Phani Tetali


Detailed Description

This animated film reimagines the Greek myth of Icarus in the cultural setting of a Christian village in Kerala, exploring themes of greed, desire, and redemption. The story follows Vaasu, a coconut tree climber whose pursuit of wealth leads him to search for a mythical golden coconut. Consumed by greed, he ultimately faces the consequences of his actions before realizing the true value of honesty and humility through the guidance of the village priest. Blending mythology with local culture, the film uses symbolic storytelling to convey a timeless message about the dangers of unchecked ambition and the importance of moral transformation.


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