Battlescar - Punk was invented by Girls (2018)

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BattleScar follows a year in the life of Lupe, a Puerto Rican-American living in late 1970’s New York City. The film utilises Lupe’s handwritten journal to guide us through her experiences spanning across the year 1978 as she meets Debbie, another runaway kid living in the city. Debbie will introduce Lupe to the Punk scene of the Bowery and expose her to the secret worlds co-existing in the Lower East Side in the late 70’s. BattleScar is a coming of age drama that explores the theme of identity through the use of animation and immersive environments in virtual reality.

Introduction
"Battlescar - Punk was invented by Girls" is a Avant-garde 3D animated feature in virtual reality format directed by Nico Casavecchia and Martin Allais. Initially launched in 2018, the movie stars Rosario Dawson as the voice of Lupe, the main character. This task was established by ATLAS V in association with 1stAveMachine and Fauns. The story explores the punk scene of 1970s New York City through the eyes of 2 teenage runaways.

Overall Theme and Storyline
"Battlescar - Punk was invented by Girls" similar to its name recommends, navigates through the feminist-driven punk rock explosion in the 1970s. The plot worries two teenage runaways, Lupe, an orphaned Puerto Rican-American woman, and Debbie, a renegade from a rich family. After an unforeseen encounter in a juvenile detention center, a heart-wrenching story of disobedience, self-discovery, friendship, and music unfolds.

Characters and Performance
Rosario Dawson does an exceptional task as the voice of Lupe, telling the journey through her eyes and demonstrating how hard rock becomes the soundtrack of Lupe's life. Her co-character, Debbie, depicted as a maternal figure and mentor, guides Lupe into the blossoming punk scene of the town and helps her channel her simmering anger towards self-expression. The complex characters and emotional narrative breathe life into this animated drama and keeps the audience heavily bought the plot.

Animation and Visuals
"Battlescar - Punk was invented by Girls" exists in an animated VR format, offering a distinct visual experience that immerses the viewer in the story in a way traditional cinema can not. The 3D presentation efficiently captivates the audience's attention, making one feel almost a part of the New York punk culture of the 70s. The gritty, questionable animation, coupled with graffiti-like writing, compliments the storyline and includes aesthetics that are raw, edgy, and suitably punk.

Storytelling Format
The film is not your common theatrical experience however a 6DoF (Six Degrees of Freedom) cinematic VR story, and it is broken into two chapters. It is created to be watched in a VR setup as it permits audiences to move within the 3D area presented. This format lines up with the anarchist styles the film looks for to represent, taking apart restrictive shooting conventions and narrative structures.

Conclusion
"Battlescar - Punk was invented by Girls" is a fast-paced, edgy and raw narrative that supplies a distinct immersive experience that goes beyond standard animated storytelling. It paints a gritty and realistic photo of the 70s New York punk scene. It commemorates the rebellious spirit of the age and the transformative power of punk music. More than a movie, this VR experience could be seen as a revolution in animation, story-telling and film-making.

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