Rainbow War
Synopsis
Three kingdoms, floating separately in space, can each see the other nearby kingdoms but have no means to communicate or visit. Each has developed a fanatical obsession for a specific color for clothing, architecture, and even plant life: one blue, one red, one golden. A forbidden inter-kingdom romance and a war of conquest ensues when a means of travel between the kingdoms is abruptly found. This short film was created for Expo 86, the World Fair in Vancouver in 1986.
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Rainbow War Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-08-05
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Expo '86
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bob Rogers
- Screenplay & Story
- Bob Rogers
- Original Title
- Rainbow War
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 20m
- Production Studios
- BRC Imagination Arts
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bob Rogers
Bob Rogers
Reed Smoot
Marshall Harvey
Bob Rogers
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Bob Rogers
Director
Bob Rogers
Writer
Bob Rogers
Producer
Reed Smoot
Director of Photography
Marshall Harvey
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rainbow War
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What is Rainbow War about?
Three kingdoms, floating separately in space, can each see the other nearby kingdoms but have no means to communicate or visit. Each has developed a fanatical obsession for a specific color for clothing, architecture, and even plant life: one blue, one red, one golden. A forbidden inter-kingdom romance and a war of conquest ensues when a means of travel between the kingdoms is abruptly found. This short film was created for Expo 86, the World Fair in Vancouver in 1986.
Who directed Rainbow War?
Rainbow War was directed by Bob Rogers.
Who stars in Rainbow War?
The principal cast of Rainbow War includes Saffron Henderson, Gillian Barber, Jonathon Pallone, Simon Webb, Stephen Dimopoulos.
When was Rainbow War released and how long is it?
Rainbow War was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 20m.