(Lights for Gita)

Content: 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.

Countries:

Canada

Genres:

Animation,

Family

Runtime:

7 minutes

Year:

2001

Directors:

Michel Vo

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Production companies:

ONF | NFB

Actors:

Narrator

Gita

Father

Mother

Amy

Crews:

Consulting Producer

Sound Designer

Director

Executive Producer

Writer