The Trenches
La Tranchée
Synopsis
This animated short by Claude Cloutier is a pictorial account of an attack on Canadian soldiers during WWI. On the edge of the battlefield, recruits are dreading the order to attack. At the signal, a young soldier leaps into a hell of fire and blood where the earth engulfs both the living and the dead. Blending archival images and Cloutier’s hypnotizing brushstroke, the film is a dazzling illustration of the futility of war.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Claude Cloutier
- Original Title
- La Tranchée
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 6m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Claude Cloutier
José Heppell
René Chénier, Marc Bertrand
Department Leadership Roster
Claude Cloutier
Director
José Heppell
Editor
Francesca Chamberland
Costume Design
Sylvie Charbonneau
Costume Design
Sylvie Guillard
Costume Design
Marc Bertrand
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Trenches
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What is The Trenches about?
This animated short by Claude Cloutier is a pictorial account of an attack on Canadian soldiers during WWI. On the edge of the battlefield, recruits are dreading the order to attack. At the signal, a young soldier leaps into a hell of fire and blood where the earth engulfs both the living and the dead. Blending archival images and Cloutier’s hypnotizing brushstroke, the film is a dazzling illustration of the futility of war.
Who directed The Trenches?
The Trenches was directed by Claude Cloutier.
Who stars in The Trenches?
The principal cast of The Trenches includes Gabriel Boileau-Cloutier, Marc-André Bélanger, David Laurin, Martin Watier, Patrick Chouinard.
When was The Trenches released and how long is it?
The Trenches was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 6m.