Gloria Victoria (2013)

Gloria Victoria

2013

Animation War

Synopsis

Theodore Ushev’s acclaimed 20th century trilogy concludes with this brilliant fusion of 3D and Russian constructivist-styled animation. Recycling elements of surrealism and cubism, this animated short by Theodore Ushev focuses on the relationship between art and war. Propelled by the exalting “invasion” theme from Shostakovich’s Leningrad Symphony (No. 7), the film presents imagery of combat fronts and massacres, leading us from Dresden to Guernica, from the Spanish Civil War to Star Wars. It is at once a symphony that serves the war machine, that stirs the masses, and art that mourns the dead, voices its outrage and calls for peace.

Credits

Director

Theodore Ushev

Crew

Diane Régimbald (Administration)

René Chénier (Executive Producer)

Francine Langdeau (Line Producer)

Jocelyne Perrier (Line Producer)

Denis Gathelier (Online Editor)

Marc Bertrand (Producer)

Theodore Ushev (Screenplay)

Olivier Calvert (Sound Designer)