Poligon

I saw this short in the second volume of the "Master of Russian Animation" collection.

"Polygon" (Also known as "Firing Range") not only has a superb animation style that was ahead of the time in which this was made (With a surprising level of realism, with a high level of detail and fluid movements…Considering that this short was made in 1977, the quality of the result is even more impressive) but also possess a mature, complex plot that in only 10 minutes is able to express in a poetical way the horrors of war, the consequences of trying to make justice by oneself (Even with a good reason) dealing also with interesting sub-themes (An invention going against to its creator) having a surprising, but at the same time poignant ending. A must-see.