''The Windshield Wiper'' is a 2021 Spanish-American computer-cel

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directed and co-produced by Alberto Mielgo alongside Leo Sánchez. The film won the award for

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at the

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Release

The film had its premiere during the

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2021 at the

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and release on

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a private industry

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Plot

Inside a cafe while smoking a whole pack of cigarettes, a man poses an ambitious question: "What is Love?". A collection of vignettes and situations will lead the man to the desired conclusion.Arthouse Advisory: This year’s Oscar-nominated animated films are creative and compelling, but also are for adult eyes - TheBurg
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Accolades

Since its launch, the film has been selected in various festivals around the world:

References

External links

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- Full Film on

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Official Trailer on Vimeo
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