How Wings Are Attached to the Backs of Angels

How Wings Are Attached to the Backs of Angels


                                How Wings Are Attached to the Backs of Angels
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The main protagonist of this short, surreal film is a man obsessed with control. In an automated world drained of all emotion, he is tortured by vague longings. Will he be able to transcend his obsessions and fears?

This film deals with mature subject matter. Viewer discretion is advised

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How Wings Are Attached to the Backs of Angels, Craig Welch, provided by the National Film Board of Canada

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Credits
  • director
    Craig Welch
  • script
    Craig Welch
  • animation
    Craig Welch
  • producer
    Marcy Page
  • executive producer
    Barrie McLean
  • photography
    Robin L.P. Bain
    Brian Duchscherer
    Susan Trow
  • animation camera
    Lynda Pelley
    Pierre Landry
  • sound editing
    Normand Roger
  • music
    Normand Roger
  • cast
    Louise Leroux

  • Hassles

    Terrific concept and execution - no pun intended

    Hassles, 22 Sep 2020
  • None

    Amazing! This film will get the attention it needs, by the people who search.

    None, 20 Oct 2019
  • John Weligon

    What an absolutely fascinating film! This film definitely needs more attention.

    John Weligon, 16 Apr 2019

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