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.

Country:

Genre:

Animation,

Family

Duration:

7 minutes

Year:

2001

Director:

Michel Vo

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Company:

ONF | NFB

Cast:

Narrator

Gita

Father

Mother

Amy

Crew:

Director

Animation

Consulting Producer

Animation Supervisor

Digital Imaging Technician