Sudden departure

Canada, 1965

Film
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When an infant or small child enters hospital, there can be dangerous emotional shock caused by separation from the mother. Filmed at a children’s hospital, this film examines the nature of the child’s deprivation. A psychiatrist discusses what parents can do to lessen fear and anxiety. (Awards: Cairo; La Plata.)

Credits

director

Georges Dufaux

producer

Marcel Martin

production company

National Film Board of Canada

Language

English

Duration

00:27:47:00

Colour

Black and White

ACMI Identifier

29064

Subject categories

Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → Fear

Crime, Espionage, Justice, Police & Prisons → Fear

Documentary

Documentary → Documentary films - Canada

Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Attachment behavior in children

Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Child psychology

Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Children - Family relationships

Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Emotions in children

Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Family - Psychological aspects

Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Stress in children

Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Anxiety

Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Child psychology

Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Children - Hospital care

Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Fear

Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Stress in children

Short films

Short films → Short films - Canada

Sound/audio

Sound

Holdings

16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

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