The Trenches (2010)

The Trenches (2010) poster

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.

Director: Claude Cloutier
Genre: Animation, War, Drama
Runtime: 6 min
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Cast

Editing: José Heppell
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: English, Français
Original Language: fr

Themes

The Horror of War and Humanity

Keywords

world war i, short film, futility

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Frequently Asked Questions

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 Trenches stars Gabriel Boileau-Cloutier, Marc-André Bélanger, David Laurin, Martin Watier, Patrick Chouinard, Alexandre Fortin.
How long is The Trenches?
The Trenches has a runtime of 6m (6 minutes).
What genre is The Trenches?
The Trenches is a Animation, War, Drama film.
Where was The Trenches produced?
The Trenches was produced in Canada.
What are the themes of The Trenches?
The themes of The Trenches include: The Horror of War and Humanity.