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"E"

1981 6 min
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Under the guise of a pretty fairy tale, this animated short makes a strong political statement. Animated paper cut-outs enact a drama in which a dictator imposes his delusions on his unfortunate subjects. The humour is black and, despite the absence of dialogue, the message is crystal clear.

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Under the guise of a pretty fairy tale, this animated short makes a strong political statement. Animated paper cut-outs enact a drama in which a dictator imposes his delusions on his unfortunate subjects. The humour is black and, despite the absence of dialogue, the message is crystal clear.

  • director
    Bretislav Pojar
    Francine Desbiens
  • producer
    Robert Forget
  • sound
    Roger Lamoureux
    Louis Hone
  • editing
    Hans Peter Strobl
  • voice
    Les Mimes électriques
    Patrice Arbour
    Bernard Carez
  • music
    Maurice Blackburn

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Ages 11 to 18
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This film could be used as an introduction to political ideologies of single-party and authoritarian states. What institutions are used to enforce mainstream ideas? What consequences are there to following/not following mainstream ideas? Select a well-known dictator or totalitarian leader from different continents (e.g., Mao, Castro, Hitler, Pinochet) and research their rise and  consolidation of power.

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