
Gloria's Call
“Unearthing Women Artists of Surrealism”
Synopsis
In 1971, graduate student Gloria Orenstein received a call from Surrealist artist Leonora Carrington that sparked a lifelong journey into art, ecofeminism and shamanism. This short film uses art, animation and storytelling to celebrate this wild adventure. Now more than 40 years later, award-winning Dr. Gloria Feman Orenstein is a feminist art critic and pioneer scholar of women in Surrealism and ecofeminism in the arts. Her delightful tale brings alive an often unseen history of women in the arts.
Top Cast
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Nashville Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Cheri Gaulke
- Screenplay & Story
- Anne Gauldin, Cheri Gaulke
- Original Score
- Miriam Cutler
- Original Title
- Gloria's Call
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 17m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cheri Gaulke
Anne Gauldin, Cheri Gaulke
Miriam Cutler
Cheri Gaulke
Cheryl Bookout, Anne Gauldin, Cheri Gaulke, Christine Papalexis
Department Leadership Roster
Anne Gauldin
Writer
Cheri Gaulke
Writer
Cheri Gaulke
Director
Cheryl Bookout
Producer
Anne Gauldin
Producer
Cheri Gaulke
Producer
Christine Papalexis
Producer
Cheri Gaulke
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Gloria's Call.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gloria's Call
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Gloria's Call about?
In 1971, graduate student Gloria Orenstein received a call from Surrealist artist Leonora Carrington that sparked a lifelong journey into art, ecofeminism and shamanism. This short film uses art, animation and storytelling to celebrate this wild adventure. Now more than 40 years later, award-winning Dr. Gloria Feman Orenstein is a feminist art critic and pioneer scholar of women in Surrealism and ecofeminism in the arts. Her delightful tale brings alive an often unseen history of women in the arts.
Who directed Gloria's Call?
Gloria's Call was directed by Cheri Gaulke.
Who stars in Gloria's Call?
The principal cast of Gloria's Call includes Gloria Orenstein.
When was Gloria's Call released and how long is it?
Gloria's Call was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 17m.
Who composed the musical score for Gloria's Call?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Gloria's Call was composed by Miriam Cutler.


















