Where Is Dead?

In this quiet, naturalistic dramatic short, six-year old Sarah grapples with understanding mortality after the sudden death of her older brother, David. With the help of her family, she gradually learns how to process his passing and cope with her grief. Written, produced, and directed by Jackie Rivet-River, this short film for Encyclopaedia Britannica Films was awarded the Silver Hugo prize at the Chicago International Film Festival, as well as 12 additional awards internationally.

Country:
Genre:

Drama

Duration:

19 minutes

Year:

1975

Director:

Jackie Rivet-River

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Company:

Encyclopaedia Britannica Films

Cast:
Sara Crawford

Sarah

Robert Crawford Jr

David

Ned Schmidtke

Father

Cynthia Baker

Mother

Felix Shuman

Grandfather

Crew:
Biagi

Cinematography

Lois Dubin-Hauselman

Creative Consultant

Treva Bachand

Editor

Dick Steinbrecher

Music

Jackie Rivet-River

Director