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Oedipus
2011
13 min
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In this animated short parodying the Greek myth, director Paul Driessen offers a backwards tragicomic version of the classic tale. Oedipus is Driessen at his absurdist best.
This work contains scenes of violence. Viewer discretion is advised.
In this animated short parodying the Greek myth, director Paul Driessen offers a backwards tragicomic version of the classic tale. Oedipus is Driessen at his absurdist best.
This work contains scenes of violence. Viewer discretion is advised.
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writerPaul Driessen
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directorPaul Driessen
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designPaul Driessen
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animationPaul Driessen
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additional animationFrodo Kuipers
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voiceAlexander Ivanovici
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additional voiceCarlo Mestroni
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original musicJudith Gruber-Stitzer
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additional arrangementsDave Gossage
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musicianTommy GauthierThom GossageJean-Guy GrenierFrank LozanoMarc Villemure
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music recordingPascal Shefteshy
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music mixPascal Shefteshy
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soundJeroen NadorpRonald Nadorp
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final mixJeroen NadorpRonald Nadorp
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voice recordingPierre Yves DrapeauGeoffrey Mitchell
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infographicsRandall Finnerty
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colourRandall Finnerty
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digital assistanceSarah MarchandChristopher Diaz
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digital consultationSusan Gourley
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editingJanet Perlman
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online editingDenis Gathelier
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technical coordinationJulie Laperrière
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end credits designGaspard Gaudreau
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administrationGisèle Guilbault
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production coordinationElaine LargieMarie-Christine Nadon
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executive producerArnoud RijkenDavid Verrall
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producerMarcy PageArnoud RijkenMichiel J. Snijders
Ages 15 to 17
School subjects
Pre-teach: Research the story of Oedipus, the mythical Greek king of Thebes. Discuss the references to “losing one’s head” and the symbolism the phrase represents. Suggest reasons why the filmmaker chose to animate this particular story.