Mario animation/flash film

Alexander Leon's Mario animations are simple sprite animations depicting the tragic story of Mario and his ultimate downfall. Leon co-opts the affection many video game players have for Mario, Luigi and the Princess (possibly the most endearing, and enduring characters in video gaming history), and uses it to weave a capsule narrative with an emotional resonance of operatic dimension.

Mario Brothers, a tragedy in three parts (1, 2, 3). [Original source: Boing Boing]