Lights for Gita
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.
Part of the Talespinners collection, which uses vibrant animation to bring popular children’s stories from a wide range of cultural communities to the screen.
Part of the Talespinners collection, which uses vibrant animation to bring popular children’s stories from a wide range of cultural communities to the screen.
Prix et distinctions
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Prix du Public pour meilleur court métrageIndian Film Festival of Los Angeles, Los Angeles2003
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Meilleur «Opera Prima»Festival internacional de Cine para Ninos / DIVERCINE, Montevideo2002
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Prix Writer's Guild Top Ten - catégorie: Enfants / préscolaireWriters Guild of Canada, Toronto2002
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Prix Dick and Ada Bird pour le meilleur film d'animation assorti d'une bourse de 200$.Flicks International Children Film Festival, Saskatoon2002
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Mention d'honneur - catégorie: Enfants et jeunesFestival international du film et de la vidéo, Columbus2001