Short, surprising and always entertaining! Watch a collection of one-minute animated shorts from our Hothouse animation mentorship program, past and present.
In this animated short, a layered narrative exploring memory and family history is constructed using a collage of family photos, photocopies and personal audio recordings. The film explores the fragility of personal memory, and photos as physical tokens of that memory.
Produced as part of the 5th edition of the NFB’s Hothouse apprenticeship.
Ages 17 to 17
Family Studies/Home Economics - Family Diversity and Challenges
Family Studies/Home Economics - Parenting
Health/Personal Development - Healthy Relationships
Some family trees hide secrets while others celebrate diverse connections. How these trees define mother, father and child; biologically, socially and legally, provide a window on relationships and values in a specific time and society. How does this child’s family tree reflect the society into which she was born and the society of her adult life?