Gloria Victoria
6.7
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.
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Theodore Ushev Director
First release July 6, 2013 · Produced in Canada
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ONF | NFB
Production
Canada
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Original language
English
Spoken on screen
No dialogue
Release dates
Portugal · July 6, 2013
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No release date listed for United States.
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