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Death and the Mother

Death and the Mother

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  2. Awards
  3. Fact Sheet

A sick child is taken by Death. The mother follows them and must overcome the worst ordeals to win back her child. But the greatest test of her love is still to come.

Award in Annecy

  • Special Distinction for graphic style (1997)

The film

  • Film identity

    Original title: Death and the Mother

    Directed by: Ruth LINGFORD

    Country: United Kingdom

    Year of production: 1997

    Running time: 10 min 40 s

  • Technique

    Category: Short film

    Techniques used: 2D computer

    Version: Sans dialogue ni commentaire

    Target public: Adults

  • Credits

    Directed by: Ruth LINGFORD

    Production: OWNBRAND ANIMATION LTD, Dick ARNALL

    Distribution: CHANNEL 4 TELEVISION

    Animation: Ruth Lingford

    Music: Nigel Broadbent

    Sound: Larry Sider

    Editing: Larry Sider