Theodore Ushev

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Theodore Asenov Ushev (Bulgarian: Теодор Асенов Ушев; born 4 February, 1968; Kyustendil) is a Bulgarian and Canadian animator, film director and screenwriter based in Montreal. He is best known for his work at the National Film Board of Canada, including the 2016 animated short Blind Vaysha, which was nominated for an Academy Award.[1] He is a Chevalier of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres of France.

04-02-1968

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Aquarius

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Total Films

Theo Ushev, Тео Ушев

Also known as (male)

Kyustendil, Bulgaria

Place of Birth

04-02-1968

Birthday

Aquarius

Zodiac Sign

Genres

Total Films

Theo Ushev

Also Known As (male)

Kyustendil, Bulgaria

Place of Birth

Popular works

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Creative career

actor

3 Works

producer

0 Works

director

55 Works

writer

9 Works

other

12 Works

Theodore Ushev: Unseen Connections

While visiting his native country to shoot his first live-action film (PHI 1.618), animation filmmaker Theodore Ushev recounts the highlights of his life in Bulgaria and recalls the various underground artistic movements that have influenced him. Featuring archival footage, film clips and talking-head segments with friends and family, this fascinating documentary takes a personal and political dive into the teeming creative universe developed through experience with people and events by the award-winning director of LIPSETT DIARIES, BLIND VAYSHA and THE PHYSICS OF SORROW.

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2022

The Physics of Sorrow

Tracks an unknown man’s life as he sifts through memories of his youth in Bulgaria through to his increasingly rootless and melancholic adulthood in Canada.

7.3

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2019

Blood Manifesto

Director Theodore Ushev uses his own blood to animate struggles with injustice in the world.

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2015