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.
Gloria Victoria (2013) is a 7 min animation short film by Theodore Ushev. Theodore Ushev’s acclaimed 20th century trilogy concludes with this brilliant fusion of 3D and Russian constructivi...
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Festival History
- Göteborg Film Festival 2014 generic
- San Francisco International Film Festival 2014 generic
- DOK Leipzig 2013 generic
- Toronto International Film Festival 2013 generic
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | Portugal | July 6, 2013 |
Full credits
| Director | Theodore Ushev |
| Screenplay | Theodore Ushev |
| Producer | Marc Bertrand |
| Executive producer | René Chénier |
| Sound | Olivier Calvert, Serge Boivin |
Additional data: TMDB.
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
