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Lights for Gita

2001-01-01 en 7m
AnimationFamily
This animated short, based on the book by Rachna Gilmore, is the story of Gita, an 8-year-old girl who can't wait to celebrate Divali - the Hindu festival of lights - in her new home in Canada. But it's nothing like New Delhi, where she comes from. The weather is cold and grey and a terrible ice storm cuts off the power, ruining her plans for a party. Obviously, a Divali celebration now is impossible. Or is it? As Gita experiences the glittering beauty of the icy streets outside, the traditional festival of lights comes alive in a sparkling new way.

Consulting Producer

Sheldon Cohen

Sound Designer

Denis L. Chartrand

Director

Michel Vo

Executive Producer

Isobel Marks

Writer

Sugith Varughese

Animation Supervisor

Marie Renaud

tradition migration children's book

Status

Released

Countries

  • Canada

Companies

  • ONF | NFB