The new short film by Oscar-nominated director Anton Dyakov, "I'm Burning"

The new short film by Oscar-nominated director Anton Dyakov, "I'm Burning"

Russian animation director Anton Dyakov, whose short film BoxBallet was nominated for an Oscar this year, has just wrapped up a new animated project titled I'm Burning !, a collaboration with the Ukrainian group Flexible Chaplin. The talented director, who worked on this short for a year and a half, dedicated it to the victims of the war in Ukraine on Instagram:

He writes: "The very fact of the war on Earth, where the scars of the Great Patriotic War still remain, where every family must have the card of a grandfather or great-grandfather who laid his head down to make us live in peace, means that somehow we are managed to lose in the search for glittering trappings the most precious thing: the blood brotherhood that has united Russians and Ukrainians for centuries. I dedicate the film I'm Burning! (I'm burning!) To all people who are in trouble on Ukrainian soil. Whoever they are, Russians or Ukrainians: there is no excuse for this war ”.

In an interview with Latvia-based independent news site Meduza, Dkakov said he first thought about the idea of ​​this new short after a trip to an animation festival. "I kept thinking why there is so much frustration in European visual arts and the common argument is' I am the most deeply unhappy and misunderstood person ... Me, me and me again." What is this closing in on oneself to escape reality? I'm Burning! it's a reaction to that. It is an attempt to make a statement that will be heard. Involve the viewer and alternate laughter and pain. This is a short that doesn't want to please, but doesn't run away from you either ".

Asked about making the short film, Dyakov observes: “There were forced breaks - I had a tough time and it wasn't the most productive time. But my friends, the Flexible Chaplin group [whose music accompanies the short], are Ukrainian musicians. They supported me. Seeing their sincere and friendly participation, I was amazed. Then I promised myself to complete this job at all costs as soon as possible. We had no agreements on paper, just a few friendly words. Once again, thank you! "

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