Gloria Victoria (2013)
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.
Director:
Theodore Ushev
Writer:
Theodore Ushev
| Directing | Theodore Ushev | Director |
| Writing | Theodore Ushev | Screenplay |
| Editing | Denis Gathelier | Online Editor |
| Production | Diane Régimbald | Administration |
| Production | Marc Bertrand | Producer |
| Sound | Olivier Calvert | Sound Designer |
| Production | Francine Langdeau | Line Producer |
| Production | Jocelyne Perrier | Line Producer |
| Production | René Chénier | Executive Producer |
