A Special Letter (1984)

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This gentle tribute, in animated form, celebrates the courage and enduring faith of a mother. The filmmaker resolves her feelings of impatience towards an aged mother while recalling their shared wartime experiences in a concentration camp. Through shimmering sepia images and an evocative musical score, the film shows that the gift of life can be reciprocated as the aging parent becomes the child.

Director: Bozenna Heczko
Genre: Animation
Runtime: 5 min
Release Date:
Production: ONF | NFB
Original Language: en
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What is A Special Letter about?
This gentle tribute, in animated form, celebrates the courage and enduring faith of a mother. The filmmaker resolves her feelings of impatience towards an aged mother while recalling their shared wartime experiences in a concentration camp. Through shimmering sepia images and an evocative musical score, the film shows that the gift of life can be reciprocated as the aging parent becomes the child.
Who directed A Special Letter?
A Special Letter was directed by Bozenna Heczko.
How long is A Special Letter?
A Special Letter has a runtime of 5m (5 minutes).
What genre is A Special Letter?
A Special Letter is a Animation film.