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Lights for Gita

Lights for Gita

2001 7min EN

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.

director: Michel Vo

cast: Ivan Smith, Shalini Singh, Ken Fernández, Majella Castellano

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Animation

Family

Credits

Ivan Smith

Ivan Smith

Narrator

Shalini Singh

Shalini Singh

Gita

Ken Fernández

Ken Fernández

Father

Majella Castellano

Majella Castellano

Mother

Rosalind Garland

Rosalind Garland

Amy

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