Cartoon Saloon: An Irish Animation Studio that Needs More Attention
Cartoon Saloon is an animation studio that should be appreciated more. They tell unique stories with unique animation, proving that 2D animation is still alive and well.

A doll, awakened, follows a ribbon into an alternate reality where she discovers that which brings her life has the power to destroy her. A visual exploration of self-awareness and internal discovery, Blood Bath shows us life in duality. It is an expression of living as both human and object and asks us to consider brokeness as a gateway to strength.
Cartoon Saloon is an animation studio that should be appreciated more. They tell unique stories with unique animation, proving that 2D animation is still alive and well.
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There is no aspect of this film that falls short, except perhaps in minor ways.
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