The Soviet Army Prepares for Action in Afghanistan (2011)

The Soviet Army Prepares for Action in Afghanistan (2011) poster

The Soviet Army Prepares for Action in Afghanistan is derived from four shots of a Soviet film called Heirs of Victory (1975) which commemorates the Allied triumph over fascism in World War II. The original film celebrates the military might of the USSR in images of explosions and armed men leaping through flames. These images are subjected to such thorough manipulation that they become patterns flickering like a multitude of abstract paintings, with digital smears standing in for squeegee marks and brush strokes. Slowly the shots become less abstract until they are completely recognizable, though still somehow rather surreal.

Director: William E. Jones
Genre: Documentary, Animation
Runtime: 3 min
Release Date:
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Soviet Army Prepares for Action in Afghanistan about?
The Soviet Army Prepares for Action in Afghanistan is derived from four shots of a Soviet film called Heirs of Victory (1975) which commemorates the Allied triumph over fascism in World War II. The original film celebrates the military might of the USSR in images of explosions and armed men leaping through flames. These images are subjected to such thorough manipulation that they become patterns flickering like a multitude of abstract paintings, with digital smears standing in for squeegee marks and brush strokes. Slowly the shots become less abstract until they are completely recognizable, though still somehow rather surreal.
Who directed The Soviet Army Prepares for Action in Afghanistan?
The Soviet Army Prepares for Action in Afghanistan was directed by William E. Jones.
How long is The Soviet Army Prepares for Action in Afghanistan?
The Soviet Army Prepares for Action in Afghanistan has a runtime of 3m (3 minutes).
What genre is The Soviet Army Prepares for Action in Afghanistan?
The Soviet Army Prepares for Action in Afghanistan is a Documentary, Animation film.
Where was The Soviet Army Prepares for Action in Afghanistan produced?
The Soviet Army Prepares for Action in Afghanistan was produced in United States of America.