
Death and the Mother
Synopsis
Black-and-white, etched-wood animation tale about the Grim Reaper. In a remote forest, Death in disguise calls on a woman and her baby daughter.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ruth Lingford
- Screenplay & Story
- Ruth Lingford, Hans Christian Andersen
- Original Score
- Nigel Broadbent
- Original Title
- Death and the Mother
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 10m
- Production Studios
- Channel 4 Television, Ownbrand Animation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ruth Lingford
Ruth Lingford, Hans Christian Andersen
Nigel Broadbent
Larry Sider
Dick Arnall
Department Leadership Roster
Ruth Lingford
Writer
Dick Arnall
Producer
Ruth Lingford
Director
Larry Sider
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Death and the Mother
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Death and the Mother about?
Black-and-white, etched-wood animation tale about the Grim Reaper. In a remote forest, Death in disguise calls on a woman and her baby daughter.
Who directed Death and the Mother?
Death and the Mother was directed by Ruth Lingford.
Who stars in Death and the Mother?
The principal cast of Death and the Mother includes Not specified.
When was Death and the Mother released and how long is it?
Death and the Mother was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 10m.
Who composed the musical score for Death and the Mother?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Death and the Mother was composed by Nigel Broadbent.



















