Colonel KURTZ short-animated movie (11.20″)
Selected at Portobello Film Festival, it will be screened at Local London and UK Films 4 on Friday 12th September 2025 at the Muse Gallery, 269 Portobello Road, London, W11 1LR
Selected at 2025 Festival Internationale Gbaka Animation in Lomé, at the Institut Français de Lomé & Agora Senghor, Togo from 10th to 12th October 2025.
Genre: Gritty, Espionage – Animation : 11,20 ” 2023
Synopsis: Unfolding three months before the Fall of the Berlin Wall, “Colonel KURTZ” takes viewers on a gripping journey set against the backdrop of the Cold War. The story follows Walter Kurtz, a seasoned Russian secret services Colonel, on a daring mission to exfiltrate a German double agent spy from a gulag in Siberia.
is a poignant tale of bravery and shrewdness, highlighting the power of human connection in the face of adversity. With stunning visuals, a compelling storyline, and emotional depth, this short animation captures the essence of an era marked by division and the unyielding pursuit of freedom and friendship over all.
Colonel KURTZ
Colonel KURTZ
Along the way, a bond forms between Kurtz and Vlad, transcending national allegiances as they share their dream of an ideal world without walls led by social justice.