Draw Me a Song (1991)

Draw Me a Song (1991) poster

In this charming animated short, a musician drops his son off at day care and returns home to work. Suddenly, the telephone rings. His son leaves a message on the answering machine, "I love you, Daddy." The father tries to concentrate on his composition, but the telephone rings throughout the day, the messages becoming more poignant. Touched by his child's love, the musician, at last, begins to play a beautiful melody on his clarinet. His imagination soars into the clouds and beyond, eventually gliding down to Earth on the beam of a spotlight, where he performs before a full audience. Every seat is occupied by his son, who sings along, "La, la, la, la..."

Director: Francine Desbiens
Genre: Animation
Runtime: 8 min
Release Date:
Production: ONF | NFB
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Draw Me a Song about?
In this charming animated short, a musician drops his son off at day care and returns home to work. Suddenly, the telephone rings. His son leaves a message on the answering machine, "I love you, Daddy." The father tries to concentrate on his composition, but the telephone rings throughout the day, the messages becoming more poignant. Touched by his child's love, the musician, at last, begins to play a beautiful melody on his clarinet. His imagination soars into the clouds and beyond, eventually gliding down to Earth on the beam of a spotlight, where he performs before a full audience. Every seat is occupied by his son, who sings along, "La, la, la, la..."
Who directed Draw Me a Song?
Draw Me a Song was directed by Francine Desbiens.
How long is Draw Me a Song?
Draw Me a Song has a runtime of 8m (8 minutes).
What genre is Draw Me a Song?
Draw Me a Song is a Animation film.