Robes of War
2008
5 min
Coming soon
This animated short is a lyrical exploration of the impact of war on women, their bodies and their families. Bringing a feminist sensibility to a contemporary issue, it looks at what happens when war insinuates itself inside the very being of a woman—she who once gave life.
Details
This animated short is a lyrical exploration of the impact of war on women, their bodies and their families. Bringing a feminist sensibility to a contemporary issue, it looks at what happens when war insinuates itself inside the very being of a woman—she who once gave life.
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scriptMichèle Cournoyer
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animationMichèle Cournoyer
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directionMichèle Cournoyer
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editingMichel Giroux
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consultantFernand BélangerPierre HébertDonald McWilliams
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animation assistantDiane Dauphinais
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original musicWalter Boudreau
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organJean-Willy Kunz
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music editingAlain Thibault
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sound recordingMarcel DelambreMartin Léveillée
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sound recording - assistantMario Lemieux
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digital imaging specialistSusan GourleyPierre Plouffe
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animation cameraPierre LandryNicolas Brault
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online editingDenis Gathelier
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titlesGaspard Gaudreau
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re-recordingSerge Boivin
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marketing managerChristine Noël
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administratorDiane Régimbald
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administrative teamDiane AyotteMichèle Labelle
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technical coordinatorJulie Laperrière
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line producerFrancine Langdeau
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executive producerMichèle BélangerRené Chénier
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producerMarcel JeanMichèle BélangerRené Chénier
Education
Ages 14 to 17
Family Studies/Home Economics - Feminism
History and Citizenship Education - Civil Rights and Freedoms
Social Studies - Contemporary Issues
Why is the burka always associated with violence? By reflecting on women’s roles around the world, students may gain a new understanding of the liberties that exist in Canada. In what countries are women required to wear the burka? Under what legal code is it imposed upon women? Is wearing this garment a voluntary act? Draw parallels with news stories from recent years to talk about the situation of women around the world.