But colour isnt the only thing thats different about vayshas. Blind vaysha 2016 won the jury award and the junior jury award for a short film at annecy iaff. The past and future torment the present in theodore ushev. But colour isnt the only thing thats different about vayshas gaze. This split vision is brought to sometimes eerie life by theodore ushevs intricate digital linocuts, a technique that mixes past and present. The tale of a girl who could see the past and the future simultaneously and respectively with each eye, but never the present.
Blind vaysha may go a little too far in explaining its metaphor in the closing minutes of its eight minute runtime, however, the ideas it raises that work to dismantle the comfort nostalgia brings or question the inherent discontinuity life brings us works in a profound way only enhanced by the shorts immaculate animation. But colour isnt the only thing thats different about vaysha s gaze. Ive watched blind vaysha, an oscarnominated animated short film which lost to pixars piper, a few times in the past week. A collection of the animated short films nominated for the 2017 academy awards. The 2016 animated short blind vaysha by bulgariancanadian filmmaker theodore ushev is based on a gospodinov short story.
Vaysha laveugle is a 2016 animated short by theodore ushev, produced by marc bertrand for the national film board of canada, with the participation of arte france. In depth information about blind vaysha, produced by national film board of canada. The eightminute short film is animated on a cintiq tablet in a. We asked theodore ushev to discuss the inspiration behind his national film board of canada project blind vaysha, an eightminute 3d short about a girl born with differentcolored eyes one.
Blind vaysha by theodore ushev nfb national film board of. Jan 24, 2017 blind vaysha, produced by the national film board of canada, is nominated for best animated short. Like a terrible curse, vaysha s split vision prevents her from inhabiting the present. Nfb animated short blind vaysha among canucks up for oscars. On january 24, 2017, the academy of motion picture arts and science announced that blind vaysha has been nominated for best animated short at the 89th academy awards. Theodore ushevs blind vaysha, produced by the national film board of canada nfb, received the junior jury award short films at the annecy international animation film festivals special awards ceremony on june 17. Narrated by caroline dhavernas, the film is an adaptation of a 2001 short story by georgi gospodinov about a young girl who is born with a peculiar affliction. While the favorite to win is clearly piper, although the short film categories always have a chance to hold an upset, it still is warranted to put a spotlight on all five films. This short film tells the story of vaysha, a young girl born with one green eye and one brown eye. Based on the short story by georgi gospodinov, this film follows vaysha who is born with a left eye that sees only the past and a right eye that sees only the future. In art, festival, people, places, short films headline news geographic region.
Blind vaysha s is a film directed by theodore ushev with animation. Blind vaysha directed by theodore ushev nfbc20168min with english and. In this metaphoric tale of timeless wisdom and beauty based on the eponymous short story by georgi gospodinov, ushev reminds us of the importance of keeping our sights on the present moment. The past is familiar and safe, the future is sinister and threatening. I dont have a big expectation of winning an oscar, but being nominated is a huge. Vaysha laveugle is a 2016 animated short by theodore ushev, produced by marc bertrand for the national film board of canada, with. Blind vaysha short story by georgi gospodinov from and other stories writings from an unbound europe directed by. Based on a philosophical short story by bulgarian writer georgi gospodinov, blind vaysha tells the tale of a young girl born with one eye only able to see the past, and the other only able to see the future.
The short film tells the story of vaysha, a young girl born with one green eye and one brown. Cgi animated short film starry skies by sarah schmidt. Based on the short story blind vaysha by georgi gospodinov. Blind vaysha is based on a short story from a collection by a bulgarian writer named georgi.
I just came home from a wonderful screening of the oscar nominated animated short films this year, and they all truly delighted me. Every 2017 oscarnominated film based on a book or a play paste. Theodore ushevs blind vaysha a modern parable about living in. Blind vaysha, or vaysha, laveugle as is the french title, is bulgarian animation director theodore ushevs sixteenth film and first ever nominated for an oscar. Blind vaysha directed by the multi award winner and the talented theodore ushev and produced by the prolific nfb animations studios national film board of canada a 74th oscar nominations and arte france. Jan 24, 2017 ushev, a former graphic designer who was born in bulgaria and moved to montreal in 1999, based blind vaysha on a philosophical short story by his friend georgi gospodinov. The storyline has the look and feel of a classic western film and a thrilling ending that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Borrowed time 2017 academy awards best animated short films blind vaysha borrowed time oscars pear cidar and cigarettes pearl piper. In conclusion, based on the short story blind vaysha by georgi gospodinov, this short film within eight minutes delivers a delightful result more than any fulllength film could ever accomplish. Oscars 2017 stream theodore ushevs blind vaysha on nfb. Based on a story by georgi gospodinov, the film tells the story of a girl who sees the past out of her left eye and the future from her rightand so is. In this metaphoric tale of timeless wisdom and beauty, filmmaker theodore ushev reminds us of the importance of living in present moment.
Oct 26, 2016 blind vaysha may go a little too far in explaining its metaphor in the closing minutes of its eight minute runtime, however, the ideas it raises that work to dismantle the comfort nostalgia brings or question the inherent discontinuity life brings us works in a profound way only enhanced by the short s immaculate animation. Theodore ushev was born in kyustendil, bulgaria, and first made a name for himself as a poster artist in his. Blind vaysha oscar night, tinny digital and tv ad to promote the oscar nominated animated short. The past and future torment the present in theodore ushevs blind. Get the latest updates, photos and videos for the 89th academy awards. The look of this film is very distinctive, setting this film apart from the other nominees. The oscarnominated film that dares you to live in the now the.
This short film tells the story of vaysha, a young girl born with one green eye and. According to the young members of the jury, the film was chosen because it takes an interesting approach to questioning the. Blind vaysha, produced by the national film board of canada, is nominated for best animated short. In this metaphoric tale of timeless wisdom and beauty based on the eponymous short story by georgi gospodinov, filmmaker theodore ushev reminds us of the importance of keeping our sights on the present moment. The oscarnominated film that dares you to live in the now. With nicki bluhm, caroline dhavernas, greg dykstra. Ushev, a former graphic designer who was born in bulgaria and moved to montreal in 1999, based blind vaysha on a philosophical short story by his friend georgi gospodinov. Jan 14, 2018 little vaysha has a left eye that sees the past and a right eye that sees the future, preventing her from living in the present. Nominated for the 2017 academy award for best animated short film.
Blind vaysha is nominated for short film animated for oscars 2017. June 17, 2015 annecy, france national film board of canada theodore ushevs blind vaysha, produced by the national film board of canada nfb, received the junior jury award short films at the annecy international animation film festivals special awards ceremony on june 17. Two others in the field of five nominees also have canadian ties. Dec 28, 2016 based on the short story by georgi gospodinov, this film follows vaysha who is born with a left eye that sees only the past and a right eye that sees only the future. From the moment she was born, vaysha was a very special girl. How theodore ushevs zeitgeistgrabbing short taps political anxiety the nfb oscarcontender emulates an ancient printing technique to animate a folk tale about being blinded. A tragic tale of a young girl doomed to a life of torment, theodore ushevs blind vaysha is a captivating and provocative animated short, a warning of sorts that our yearning for the comfort of the good old days, coupled with our anxiety and fear of a future unknown, blinds us to the importance of embracing the goodness of the here and now. Of the five short films in competition, blind vaysha has the most expressionistic style of animation.
Funny cgi 3d animated short film the final straw animation kids cartoon by ricky renna. Bulgarian director theodore ushev is an expert linocut block printer, and has digitally recreated the technique for this film. Little vaysha has a left eye that sees the past and a right eye that sees the future, preventing her from living in the present. But what is most amazing about ushevs gorgeously crafted animated film, is the vision, concept and intelligence thats so rare to see nowadays.
Blind vaysha is an allegorical animated short from theodore ushev, and it is an absolute triumph. Director theodore ushev on bringing blind vaysha to life. Director theodore ushev on bringing blind vaysha to life in. Pear cider and cigarettes is directed by robert valley of vancouver, and piper is helmed by alan barillaro of niagara falls, ont. This split vision is brought to sometimes eerie life by theodore ushevs intricate digital linocuts, a technique that mixes. Every 2017 oscarnominated film based on a book or a play. In only 8 minutes, the film offers a dark, yet optimistic, message about the dangers of not living in the present moment. In captivating parabolic imagery, the awardwinning animation artist theodore ushev illustrates the world through vayshas eyes. Theodore ushev was born in kyustendil, bulgaria, and first made a. Sep 08, 2016 blind vaysha is an allegorical animated short from theodore ushev, and it is an absolute triumph. Blind vaysha directed by theodore ushev nfbc20168min with english and portuguese subtitles1. Dec 15, 2016 we asked theodore ushev to discuss the inspiration behind his national film board of canada project blind vaysha, an eightminute 3d short about a girl born with differentcolored eyes one. With her left eye she can only see into the past, and with her right she can only see the future.
According to the young members of the jury, the film was chosen because it takes an. Blind vaysha directed by theodore ushev nfbc20168min with. Episode guides, cartoon characters and crew lists this short film tells the story of vaysha, a young girl born with one green eye and one brown eye. Blind vaysha this short vr films allows viewers to make a visceral connection with vaysha, a young girl born with a left eye that sees only the past and a right eye that sees only the future. Bulgariancanadian animator earned an oscar nomination for his film blind vaysha and will present a master class at the festival in slovakia. Nfb animated short blind vaysha among canucks up for. Animator theodore ushev says just receiving a nomination for his short film blind vaysha is a win.