Lights for Gita
Synopsis
This animated short, based on the book by Rachna Gilmore, is the story of Gita, an 8-year-old girl who can't wait to celebrate Divali - the Hindu festival of lights - in her new home in Canada. But it's nothing like New Delhi, where she comes from. The weather is cold and grey and a terrible ice storm cuts off the power, ruining her plans for a party. Obviously, a Divali celebration now is impossible. Or is it? As Gita experiences the glittering beauty of the icy streets outside, the traditional festival of lights comes alive in a sparkling new way.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michel Vo
- Screenplay & Story
- Sugith Varughese
- Original Title
- Lights for Gita
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 7m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michel Vo
Sugith Varughese
Isobel Marks, David Verrall, Tamara Lynch
Department Leadership Roster
Michel Vo
Director
Sugith Varughese
Writer
Tamara Lynch
Producer
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What is Lights for Gita about?
This animated short, based on the book by Rachna Gilmore, is the story of Gita, an 8-year-old girl who can't wait to celebrate Divali - the Hindu festival of lights - in her new home in Canada. But it's nothing like New Delhi, where she comes from. The weather is cold and grey and a terrible ice storm cuts off the power, ruining her plans for a party. Obviously, a Divali celebration now is impossible. Or is it? As Gita experiences the glittering beauty of the icy streets outside, the traditional festival of lights comes alive in a sparkling new way.
Who directed Lights for Gita?
Lights for Gita was directed by Michel Vo.
Who stars in Lights for Gita?
The principal cast of Lights for Gita includes Ivan Smith, Shalini Singh, Ken Fernández, Majella Castellano, Rosalind Garland.
When was Lights for Gita released and how long is it?
Lights for Gita was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 7m.