The Physics of Sorrow streaming
Original title: Physique de la tristesse
2019 Movie France, Canada Short, Animation 27 min
By: Theodore Ushev With: Donald Sutherland, Theodore Ushev, Rossif Sutherland, Manuel Tadros
A saga of childhood reveries and adult regrets that is also the first-ever fully animated film using encaustic painting.
Mood
Melancholic
Nostalgic
Reflective
Thoughtful
Cast & Crew
Theodore Ushev
Mélanie Gleize
Georgi Gospodinov
Manuel Tadros
Donald Sutherland
Rossif Sutherland
Adaptation
Based On Novel
Cinematic Technique
Encaustic Animation
Encaustic Painting
Handcrafted
Textured
Narrative Structure
Flashback
Memory-Driven
Non-Linear
Nonlinear
Pace
Contemplative
Deliberate
Slow-Paced
Soundtrack
Narration
Voice-Over
Style
Animated
Artistic
Encaustic Animation
Encaustic Painting
Poetic
Time-Period
Contemporary
Modern
Central Conflict
Melancholy
Rootlessness
Search For Meaning
Characters
Childhood Memories
Unknown Man
Ending
Ambiguous
Reflective
Historical Context
Cultural Transition
Post-Communist Era
Key Plot Points
Cultural Memory
Identity
Reminiscence
Plot
Childhood Memories
Childhood Reflection
Existential Crisis
Existential Questioning
Memory Exploration
Search For Meaning
Setting
Bulgaria
Canada
Shooting Location
Bulgaria
Canada
Theme
Cultural Memory
Melancholy
Memory And Identity
Genre
Animated
Art House
Short Film
Audiences
Art Film Enthusiasts
Cinephiles
Short Film Viewers
Titles
Physique de la tristesse
The Physics of Sorrow
Awards
Annecy Crystal
Golden Sheaf Award
Iris Award
Critical Reception
Honourable Mention
Special Mention
Festivals
Annecy International Animation Film Festival
Toronto International Film Festival
Vancouver International Film Festival
Reception
Award-Winning
Critical Acclaim
Festival Recognition
Production Countries
Bulgaria
Canada
Release Year
2019
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