| Director | Stefan Fjeldmark Karsten Kiilerich |
|---|---|
| Released | 1997 |
| Country | Estonia Denmark[1] |
When Life Departs (original title: Når livet går sin vej) is a 1997 Danish-Estonian animated short film directed by Stefan Fjeldmark and Karsten Kiilerich.[2]
Summary
The film illustrates the various thoughts children have about death.[3]
Production
The animation was produced at the A. Film A/S headquarters in Tallinn, Estonia, with lead animators Ando Tammik and Meelis Arulepp. It was included in the Animation Show of Shows.[4]
Awards and nominations
- 1999: Academy Awards Nominated, Best Animated Short Film[5][6][7]
- 1998: Silver Poznań Goats for Best Foreign Animation Movie at 16th Ale Kino! Festival
- 1998: World Animation Celebration, UNICEF Award
- 1997: Corto Imola Festival, Best International Film
See also
External links
- When Life Departs at the Internet Movie Database
- When Life Departs at the AWN Oscar Showcase
- Excerpt