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Distant Islands

Distant Islands

Genres

Animation

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This short animation uses appliqué and embroidered tapestries to recall a young girl's happy summers spent sailing with her family off the coast of British Columbia. Each tapestry, meticulously stitched by hand with brightly coloured yarns, evokes the memory of leisurely days at sea, drifting among the islands.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

6 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

01 January 1981

Country

Canada

Cast

Nettie Wild

Nettie Wild

Woman's Voice (voice)

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