Tzaritza
Synopsis
This animated short by Theodore Ushev combines warmth, humour and magic in a story about a young girl who misses her grandmother. When Lili finds a tzaritza (magic shell) along the seashore, she hatches a plan to bring her Grandma from Bulgaria to Montreal to make her father happy.
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Sprockets Toronto International Film Festival for Children
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Theodore Ushev
- Screenplay & Story
- Theodore Ushev, Christiane Duchesne
- Original Score
- Normand Roger
- Original Title
- Tzaritza
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 7m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Theodore Ushev
Theodore Ushev, Christiane Duchesne
Normand Roger
Oana Suteu
Michèle Bélanger, Marcel Jean, Marc Bertrand
Department Leadership Roster
Theodore Ushev
Director
Theodore Ushev
Writer
Christiane Duchesne
Writer
Oana Suteu
Editor
Marc Bertrand
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tzaritza
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Tzaritza about?
This animated short by Theodore Ushev combines warmth, humour and magic in a story about a young girl who misses her grandmother. When Lili finds a tzaritza (magic shell) along the seashore, she hatches a plan to bring her Grandma from Bulgaria to Montreal to make her father happy.
Who directed Tzaritza?
Tzaritza was directed by Theodore Ushev.
Who stars in Tzaritza?
The principal cast of Tzaritza includes Romy Kraushaar-Hébert, Annie Bovaird, Theodore Ushev.
When was Tzaritza released and how long is it?
Tzaritza was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 7m.
Who composed the musical score for Tzaritza?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tzaritza was composed by Normand Roger.