Lost Action: Trace (2011)

Lost Action: Trace (2011) poster

This short film addresses the revolving cycles of human conflict through contemporary dance. Celebrated choreographer Crystal Pite and dance filmmakers Marlene Millar & Philip Szporer commemorate the fading legacies of WWI, while also creating a moving homage to Pite’s mentors and contemporaries, whose lives and short careers are pitted against the fleeting nature of the dance art form. Featuring Theodore Ushev’s haunting and distinct artwork, the film explores the themes of conflict, loss, and rescue we all experience as we cycle through states of love and war.

Director: Philip Szporer, Crystal Pite, Marlene Millar
Genre: Animation
Runtime: 3 min
Release Date:
Production: ONF | NFB
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lost Action: Trace about?
This short film addresses the revolving cycles of human conflict through contemporary dance. Celebrated choreographer Crystal Pite and dance filmmakers Marlene Millar & Philip Szporer commemorate the fading legacies of WWI, while also creating a moving homage to Pite’s mentors and contemporaries, whose lives and short careers are pitted against the fleeting nature of the dance art form. Featuring Theodore Ushev’s haunting and distinct artwork, the film explores the themes of conflict, loss, and rescue we all experience as we cycle through states of love and war.
Who directed Lost Action: Trace?
Lost Action: Trace was directed by Philip Szporer, Crystal Pite, Marlene Millar.
How long is Lost Action: Trace?
Lost Action: Trace has a runtime of 3m (3 minutes).
What genre is Lost Action: Trace?
Lost Action: Trace is a Animation film.