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The Day Off

Name: The Day Off
Duration: 10 min

Sidney Goldsmith

1980 | 10 min

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This short animated film is a reflection on the work world and the solace we seek from it on our days off. Here, people enjoying a day off are constantly being reminded of tragic events happening elsewhere while they play and relax on the beach.

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Credits

director

Sidney Goldsmith
animation

Sidney Goldsmith
executive producer

Derek Lamb
animation camera

Jacques Avoine

Raymond Dumas
sound

Roger Lamoureux
sound editing

Ken Page
music

Douglas Atkinson

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