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The Day Off

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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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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